Pharmacists are new partners in the fight for a tobacco-free indiana.

A Standing Order issued by the Indiana State Health Commissioner now allows Indiana pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation products. People desiring to quit can purchase these products at any Indiana pharmacy without having an individual prescription.

 

Many people use quit medications to help reduce withdrawal feelings and tobacco cravings. These medications can double their chances of quitting for good. Now people who want to quit can save time and money, because no prescription is needed. Quit Now Indiana is removing the barriers to help people live tobacco-free.

Click here to find a pharmacy providing tobacco cessation in your area.

Pharmacists prescribe tobacco cessation products and help tobacco users quit tobacco.

"Smoking is a domino for bad health outcomes. We want to remove as many barriers as possible for people to get help."

— Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana State Health Commissioner

 

It is vital to help people who are ready to quit.

Pharmacists can make a difference in influencing tobacco use behavior. A short intervention (three minutes or less) can increase a person's motivation to quit.

As demand for quit medications continues to rises, so does the need for pharmacists to understand smoking cessation. Need to know more?

 

Talk and listen to customers about tobacco use.

Asking about 1.800.Quit.Now can be a conversation starter. Quit Now Indiana offers free cessation counseling services that helps Indiana tobacco users quit.

 
 

Quit Now Indiana has highly trained coaches in cognitive behavioral therapy and experience at helping patients live tobacco-free. Coaches have 240 hours of training, prior experience in counseling and many are former smokers.

 

3 MINUTES OR LESS CAN SAVE LIVES

 

EVERY PATIENT / EVERY VISIT / NON-JUDGMENTAL

  • Ask if your patient uses tobacco.

  • Ask what kind of tobacco is used and how often.

  • Ask when was the last time the patient smoked or
    used any type of tobacco.

BE CLEAR / BE STRONG / BE PERSONAL

  • Advise every patient who uses tobacco to quit. Quitting is the best decision.

  • Advise those who weren’t successful with their previous quit attempts to try again.

  • Employ a teachable moment: link health findings with advice. Quitting will help the patient and the health of the patient’s family.

FAX REFERRAL / ONLINE REFERRAL / E-REFERRAL

Referring patients to Quit Now Indiana is simple and effective. Complete all sections of the referrals, including patient information, and check all applicable boxes for HIPAA verification, request for an outcome report, and delivery method of outcome report (fax or email.)

 

QUITLINE SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • One-on-one coaching for people who have decided to quit

  • Resources for Healthcare Providers who want to improve patient outcomes

  • Best Practices for Employers who want to implement smoke-free policies

  • Support for Family and Friends who want to help loved ones stop smoking

  • Tools for Tobacco Control partners to complement their current programs

 

THE PROGRAM WORKS

  • Nearly 40% of Quit Now Indiana participants quit conventional tobacco successfully in the past year. For those that try to quit without help, only 4% to 7% are successful.

  • 93% of Quit Now Indiana participants would recommend the program to others.

  • Over 700 healthcare providers count on Quit Now Indiana to help their patients quit.

  • Healthcare providers sent over 11,000 patient referrals to Quit Now Indiana in 2023.