NICE issues first smoking cessation guidance

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence today published its first comprehensive guidance on smoking cessation. It says primary care trusts, strategic health authorities and commissioners should set 'minimum realistic targets' and aim to treat at least 5 per cent of local smokers each year.

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