Predictors of a Successful Outcome among Adult Smokers using Smoking Cessation Medication

Abstract

This study evaluated prescribing rate of each type of smoking cessation medication and identified predictors of a successful cessation outcome among adult smokers newly prescribed each type of smoking cessation medication. The results showed that varenicline was the most commonly prescribed smoking cessation medication followed by NRT then bupropion. The different types of cessation medication may be particularly beneficial to certain sub-populations in real world.