Tobacco Smoking Cessation with Jaclyn Tran

In this episode, PANS' Lisa Woodill is joined by Jaclyn Tran of Nova Scotia Health’s Drug Evaluation Unit (DEU) to talk about the latest evidence and guidelines in tobacco smoking cessation. The conversation highlights the DEU’s newly developed Tobacco Smoking Cessation Toolkit, a practical resource designed to help healthcare providers navigate pharmacotherapy options, including nicotine replacement therapy and natural health products. They explore why smoking cessation remains one of the most impactful interventions in healthcare, review recent Canadian guideline updates, and discuss emerging treatment options available to support patients on their quit journey.Copyright NoticeBy accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The Podcast and its data, content, information, and other materials are protected under Canadian copyright and trademark laws. The Podcast is for general educational purposes only. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, may be made without the prior written permission of PANS.DisclaimerThe Podcast and content contained therein, including text, images, audio, or other formats, were created for general education and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of PANS. PANS assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content of guests or contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.Limitation of LiabilityPANS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THE PODCASTS.