People in Dorset who want to quit smoking can now access two new nicotine-free medicines.
These medicines, varenicline and cytisine, are available free on prescription from participating GPs and pharmacies providing stop smoking services.
The medicines help to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings by blocking the effects of nicotine in the brain.
This makes smoking less enjoyable and improves the chances of quitting successfully.
They have been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and add to the growing list of tools available in Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Councillor Gill Taylor, Dorset Council's cabinet member for housing and health, said: "Quitting smoking at any age can add years back to your life that would otherwise be lost by continuing to smoke."
"With Stoptober just around the corner, this is a timely opportunity for people to take that first step.
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"It's encouraging for Dorset to now have more support and tools available, including nicotine-free medicines, to help more people become smoke-free, especially those who have tried to quit before without success.
"Varenicline or cytisine, combined with support from a pharmacist or GP, could be the right support option for someone who has struggled to quit in the past."
When starting treatment with varenicline or cytisine, pharmacists provide a personalised consultation to discuss smoking habits, motivations and how the medicine works, including any potential side effects.
They also offer regular check-ins to support people throughout their quit journey.
Councillor David Brown, BCP Council's portfolio holder for health and wellbeing, said: "Introducing varenicline and cytisine into local stop smoking services is a significant step forward.
"These evidence-based, nicotine-free medications offer people more choice and can make a real difference for those who've found it hard to quit using other methods."
Stop smoking services across the county are commissioned by Dorset Council and BCP Council's public health teams to support residents to quit smoking and improve their health.
The addition of these two medicines supports the national ambition of achieving a smokefree generation by 2030.
Some GPs and pharmacies now offer varenicline and cytisine, often alongside tailored behavioural support.