Cytisine PGD for Pharmacy Smoking Cessation Services

Deliver a professional Cytisine service with Deltera’s fully managed PGD and digital clinical platform.

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What is a Cytisine PGD?

Deliver the latest plant-based nicotine substitute (Cytisinicline). This PGD manages the 25-day treatment course, with Deltera’s digital logic guiding the pharmacist through the rapid titration schedule for maximum success.

Why deliver Cytisine services via Deltera?

A Fully Digital Clinical Platform

Deltera provides a guided digital workflow for every Cytisine consultation. Our logic ensures compliance with PGD criteria, while our IP Bridge allows you to seamlessly transition complex cases to a prescriber.

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Integrated Bookings and Payments

Streamline your clinic with a branded portal where patients can book and pre-screen for Cytisine services 24/7. Take secure pre-payments via Stripe at the point of booking to virtually eliminate "no-shows".

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Secure & Connected Patient Records

Ditch the paperwork with secure digital records. Deltera automatically shares treatment summaries with the patient’s and sends the required notification to their GP instantly.

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Training and Eligibility Requirements

To ensure clinical safety and regulatory compliance, all practitioners using this PGD must meet the following professional standards:

  • Professional Registration: Must be a registered healthcare professional (e.g., Pharmacist) with a valid GPhC or PSNI registration and personal professional indemnity insurance.
  • Clinical Competency: Practitioners must be self-certified as competent in the specific clinical area covered by this PGD and stay up to date with relevant national guidelines (e.g., The Green Book or NICE clinical summaries).
  • Mandatory Training: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and the management of anaphylaxis is required for all injectable services.
  • PGD Authorisation: The practitioner must have read and signed the PGD document within the Deltera Clinical Dashboard, with the authorisation counter-signed by the designated organisational lead or Superintendent.
  • Premises Standards: Services must be conducted in a private consultation room that meets national standards for patient confidentiality and clinical safety.
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Speak to the clinicians behind the platform

We understand the complexities of PGDs and clinical governance in the UK. Schedule a meeting with our team to see how we can help you navigate the changing landscape of community pharmacy.

Access related PGDs

The Cytisine PGD is just one part of the Smoking Cessation Deltera clinical suite. Get access to our full library of 42 PGDs, including Travel Health, Weight Management, and minor ailments.

FAQs

Who is eligible for Cytisine?

Generally, adults aged 18–65 motivated to quit. Deltera’s pre-screen checks for cardiovascular history and kidney function to ensure the patient meets the 2026 safety criteria.

How long is the Cytisine treatment course?

The course is 25 days. Deltera’s patient portal provides a digital "quit calendar" to help the patient stay on track with their tapering dose throughout the month.

Can I use this with NRT?

Typically, Cytisine is used as monotherapy. Deltera’s clinical logic flags if a patient is currently using other tobacco dependencies to prevent duplicate therapy.

Is the GP notified of the quit attempt?

Yes. Deltera generates an automated notification for the GP, ensuring the patient’s records reflect their quit attempt and the medication supplied.

Still have questions?

Our team are here to support you.

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