Table 4

Methods used for quitting in the previous 12 months (n=386)

Method used*Number (%)
Nicotine replacement therapy222 (57.5)
 Patch196 (50.8)
 Gum75 (19.4)
 Lozenge27 (7.0)
 Inhaler24 (6.2)
 Sublingual tablet19 (4.9)
Prescription medication113 (29.3)
 Varenicline94 (24.4)
 Bupropion31 (8.0)
Non-pharmacological treatment 
 Hypnotherapy68 (17.6)
 Quitline51 (13.2)
 Acupuncture22 (5.7)
 Counselling18 (4.7)
 e-cigarette17 (4.4)
 DVD or books15 (3.9)
 Online programme7 (1.8)
 Quit smoking group7 (1.8)
 Other methods16 (4.1)
  • *Some participants used more than one method in their past quit attempts.