Champix

Order Champix Stop Smoking Tablets Online

You can order Champix tablets from our UK registered online pharmacy and doctor service. No prescription is required, however, you will need to complete an online assessment, so our doctors can issue a prescription to our pharmacy. 

If the doctors approve your order, a prescription is passed to our pharmacy, who will then dispense and dispatch your medication. Delivery options include next working day delivery. If our doctors feel a face to face consultation would be best for you, a notification is sent via e-mail and a full refund is issued. 

How does Champix work?

Champix tablets are a popular and successful aid for people trying to quit smoking. Champix contains the active ingredient Varenicline.

Champix does not contain nicotine but the active ingredient mimics the effects of nicotine in the brain. This helps to reduce the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that can happen when you stop smoking.

You can read more about Varenicline here. Before you decide to buy stop smoking tablets, it is important to read the Champix Patient Information Leaflet (PIL). 

Smoking is one of the leading causes of death and illness in the UK. Smoking increases your risk of developing various health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and numerous cancers and lung conditions. Stopping smoking (smoking cessation) is incredibly beneficial for your health and the benefits can start almost immediately.

Effectiveness

Studies have shown that in comparison to smokers trying to quit without assistance, patients using Champix are three times more likely to be successful in their quit attempt. 

Motivation will still play a role in quitting, and you should not expect that Champix will allow you to quit without any effort. However, it should make it significantly easier to overcome the physical challenges associated with stopping smoking.

Taking Champix

When planning to use Champix to help quit smoking, you should choose a date in the second week of your course on which to stop smoking. This will help prepare you mentally for your quit date, whilst also allowing enough Varenicline to be in your system to make the physical symptoms of stopping easier to handle.

The usual Champix dose for stopping smoking is:

• Day 1 - 3 - Take ONE 0.5mg tablet ONCE a day
• Day 4 - 7 - Take TWO 0.5mg tablets TWICE a day
• Weeks 2 - 12 - Take TWO 1mg tablets TWICE a day

The first week of your treatment will be contained in what is called a Champix starter pack and maybe a two or four-week pack. The tablets are laid out by day, to make it easier for you to follow the dosage schedule.

After you've finished the starter pack, you will use maintenance packs which only contain 1mg tablets of varenicline to complete your course.

Champix Alternatives

If you don’t feel Champix Tablets are for you, or you’re just not quite ready to quit, alternative options include nicotine replacement therapy and E-cigarettes:

• Nicotine Patches - these attach to your skin and deliver controlled doses of nicotine. By gradually reducing the strength of the patches, you can make stopping smoking easier. 
• Nicotine Gum / Lozenges - Like patches, these deliver doses of nicotine into your body, and lessen your nicotine cravings. They can be used alone, or in addition to patches if you are a heavy smoker.
• Nicotine Inhalators / Sprays - You can use these in a similar way to the gum, as a when required dose to reduce your cravings for a cigarette and help you break your smoking habit.
• Electronic cigarettes - Whilst extensive studies have not yet been completed, the NHS advises that the use of an electronic cigarette is much safer than traditional cigarettes, which contain tobacco.

For more support from the NHS, or to explore your options to stop smoking on the NHS, explore the NHS Quit Smoking site. You can find a full list of prescription medicines available to help stop smoking, as well as other helpful advice.

What is Champix?

Champix is a prescription medication used to help smokers overcome the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking.

How Does Champix Work?

Champix (Varenicline) helps relieve cravings and withdrawals which often occur when you stop smoking. It does this by blocking nicotine receptor sites in the brain. Champix does not contain nicotine but it does mimic nicotine’s effects in the brain. 

How effective is Champix?

Trials have shown that taking Varenicline makes people three times more likely to stop, compared to people who try to quit without any assistance.

Can you buy Champix over the counter?

It is not possible to buy Champix (UK) over the counter. You can buy Champix online from registered pharmacies and online doctors, but only after completing an online medical assessment.

You are, however, required to complete an online consultation form which is reviewed by one of our GPs to confirm that the treatment is suitable for you.

How much is Champix?

The starting price for the Champix starter pack is £39.50. For a full 12 week course, the cost is £209.25.

How long do you take Champix for?

Champix is usually taken for 12 weeks to give the best chance of quitting smoking.

Can I get Champix on the NHS?

Yes. To get Champix on the NHS, you will need to speak to your local GP. They will then be able to assess your medical history, and if appropriate, issue you a prescription for Champix. 

Some pharmacies are now able to issue Champix on the NHS too. Check in your local area for pharmacies which participate in this scheme.

How do I take Champix?

Your starter pack will lay out how to take Champix. Initially, the dose is one 0.5mg tablet once daily for three days, increasing to two 0.5mg tablets twice daily for three days, and finally increasing your dose to two 1mg tablets twice daily.

Can you smoke whilst taking Champix?

Yes, however, you should ideally set a quit date within 1-2 weeks of taking Champix.

What is Zyban and how does it work?

Zyban is a medicine prescribed to help you stop smoking when you also have motivational support such as taking part in a ‘stop smoking’ programme. It contains the active ingredient Bupropion. Zyban will be most effective if you are fully committed to giving up smoking. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on treatments and other support to help you stop.

Content Reviewed: 31/01/21

Champix Side Effects

There can be side effects of taking Champix. As with any medicine, some side effects are common while others are rarer. Common side effects include sinusitis, appetite changes, abnormal dreams, headaches, dry mouth.  

Less commonly, Champix can cause serious serious psychiatric side effects. If you notice symptoms such as an agitated, depressed mood or other mood changes, seek advice from a healthcare professional immediately.

Read the patient information leaflet for further information on the possible side effects of Champix.

Before buying or taking Champix – it is important you read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

• Champix PIL

The makers of Champix are Pfizer, and they have also released a 12 week guide to using Champix and making your quit attempt successful.