Choosing the Right Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy: Practical Clinical Insights, with Dr Cora Mayer

How do you choose the right smoking cessation treatment when patients present with complex medical histories, pregnancy, cardiovascular disease or mental health conditions? In this episode, Dr Cora Mayer, practicing GP and GP Lead at Quit Centre, joins Paulette Trevena to explore key pharmacological approaches to smoking cessation through a series of practical clinical case studies. Together, they discuss important considerations when prescribing nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline and bupropion, including contraindications, drug interactions, pregnancy and breastfeeding considerations, cardiovascular risks, mental health histories and seizure risk. Dr Mayer also explains the importance of behavioural support alongside pharmacotherapy, highlights current evidence around vaping cessation and therapeutic vapes, and shares practical guidance for tailoring smoking cessation treatment plans to individual patient needs. This episode is designed to support GPs and other health professionals in making informed and evidence-based decisions when helping patients quit smoking. This podcast is intended for health professionals and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content discussed does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice and should not replace your own clinical judgment. Resources: Paulette Trevena: LinkedIn Quit My Quit Plan My QuitBuddy App Cancer Council Victoria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.