Nicotine inhaler to be available on the NHS

A nicotine inhaler device, similar to an e-cigarette, has been licenced as a medicine in the UK. The Voke Inhaler, developed by Kind Consumer and British American Tobacco, received a product licence from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) last week.  Voke is licensed for use to relieve and to prevent craving and nicotine withdrawal symptoms associated with tobacco dependence. It is indicated to aid smokers wishing to quit or reduce prior to quitting, to assist smokers who are unwilling or unable to smoke, and as a safer alternative to smoking for smokers and those around them.  Dr