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Tipu Ora stop smoking service (referral)

Overview

The Tipu Ora stop smoking service is available to anyone who resides in the Lakes district who smokes and wants help to quit. They can access free face to face behavioural support to stop smoking, and access free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) from the service. 

This is a referral service only. It is not a claimable service. 

This is NOT a clinical guideline. 

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