The Start to S.T.O.P. (Speak TO your Pharmacist) smoking cessation program is championed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS) Community Chapter. It is a nationwide collaborative effort to help you quit smoking and improve your health. This is a 6 weeks long programme, comprising face-to-face and telephone counselling sessions.
A qualified and dedicated pharmacist will walk with you through your entire quit journey, each session will be professionally customised according to your progress.
How it works
FAQs
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1.How can I register for this programme?
Simply fill in the online form (link above) and our team will contact you within 3 working days. You may also speak to our pharmacists in store for further enquiries regarding registration.
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2.Who can join this programme?
We encourage all smokers of all stages (those who are comtemplating quitting, attempting to quit or have previously attempted to quit but relapsed) to be part of this programme.
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3.How long is this programme?
This is a 6 week long programme, comprising of 3 face-to-face counselling sessions and 3 tele-counselling through the phone, typically at a weekly basis. Your consultant will contact you through a phone follow up on the 4th day after your stipulated quit date. Additionally, you will receive 2 phone follow ups at 1 month and 3 months after the 6-week programme is completed.
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4.How long is each session?
The duration for the first face-to-face session would be considerably longer (30-45 minutes) as your consultant will need to tailor a personalised plan according to your smoking pattern.Subsequent sessions will take roughly 15-20 minutes.
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5.Do I need to go down to the store for every session?
No, we understand that you are busy and it may be difficult for you to come down to the store all the time. Thus, we will only arrange 3 face-to-face sessions at your preferred Guardian outlet on an appointment-only basis and conduct the rest of the sessions via tele-counselling through the phone.
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6.Where is this programme conducted?
For face-to face-sessions, the programme will be conducted at your preferred Guardian outlet, subject to availability. Should you select an outlet that is unavailable, our team will be able to advise on alternative outlet(s)/video counselling whichever you prefer.
(Availability of an outlet depends on pharmacists' eligibility to conduct STS + current intake. Due to periodic movement of resident pharmacists between outlets, there will not be a fixed list) -
7.Is there any penalty if I miss a session or decide to stop the programme halfway?
Any changes in appointment date and time must be done at least 3 days prior to the stipulated appointment day. If you do not show up or inform less than 3 days before the appointment day, that session will be forfeited.There will be no refund given once you have started the programme. We strongly encourage you to complete the whole programme to increase your chances of successfully quitting smoking.
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8.I will be going for a vacation, can I pause the pragramme during this time?
Yes, of course. Vacations are enjoyable, take this time to relax and actively remind yourself not to light up and enjoy your holidays! Highlight your plans at the start of the programme so your consultant can advice and plan your programme accordingly.
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9.Do I need to pay for this programme?
Registration fee is $60 (Exclusive of GST) for 9 counselling sessions. Payment will be made at your preferred pharmacy outlet during the first counselling session.
Alternatively, we offer pay per appointment basis at $25 (Exclusive of GST) for the first pair of face to face and phone call counselling, followed by $20 (Exclusive of GST) for every subsequent pair. -
10.How can this programme benefit me if I have previously tried quitting many times unsuccesfully?
All our consultants are qualified under the 'Certification for Quit Smoking Consultants (CQSC)' by the Health Promotion Board of Singapore. Your consultant will tailor a personalised programme for you based on your smoking pattern and history, whilst taking into account the pace and progress you are comfortable with. Your consultant will also motivate and support you with face-to -face sessions and phone calls throughout your journey.
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11.How successful can I expect this programme to be?
Having our CQSC as a buddy to guide you throughout your quit journey greatly increases the chances of quitting successfully. Your consultant will be constantly following up on your progress while giving you encouragement and motivation throughout this journey.
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12. I have already completed this programme. What is next for me?
Congratulations on quitting! The journey does not end after 6 weeks. Our consultants will be able to follow up on a regular basis to help you maintain your smoke-free journey, on your consent.
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