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Smoking cessation - Management
What drug treatment should I prescribe for children over 12 years of age to help them stop smoking?
- For children over the age of 12 years, offer nicotine replacement therapy to reduce the risk of relapse.
- Limit treatment to 12 weeks where possible.
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