Tobacco-Free Month 2025: the pharmacist's key role in smoking cessation support

Every year, tobacco remains the leading cause of avoidable death in France, responsible for around 75,000 deaths attributed to its consumption, according to Santé publique France. The "Month Without Tobacco 2025" initiative returns in November 2025 for its 10ᵉ edition.

This national campaign encourages and motivates smokers to quit for 30 days, either on their own or with the help of
Tabac info service and the support of healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists.

The bet is based on a simple but effective principle: 30 days without tobacco multiplies by 5 the chances of lasting cessation.

The latestOFDT data(2025) show a steady decline in daily smoking.

• In 2023, 23.1% of adults (aged 18-75) said they smoked every day.
• In 2010, this rate was 29.1%.

➡️ This represents a relative drop of around 21% in 13 years, or almost 4 million fewer daily smokers.
A positive development which underlines the effectiveness of public policies and prevention campaigns such as the Month Without Tobacco.

A quick look back shows just how popular the previous year's event was.

• 134,000 smokers registered for the Month Without Tobacco campaign(Santé publique France, 2024).
• +57.7% increase in sales of stop-smoking treatments between 2019 and 2024(OFDT, 2025).

These figures reflect a growing demand for personalized support and a greater role for pharmacists in the success of cessation.

Pharmacists are key players in the prevention and support of smoking cessation.
During Smoke-Free Month, their role extends far beyond dispensing: they become local guides in the cessation process.

Informing your patients about the campaign is a good way to get them thinking about quitting.
In the pharmacy, a simple discussion can trigger the process of quitting. The official posters and kits available on tabac-info-service.fr facilitate this communication.

This close relationship makes the pharmacist a privileged partner in the success of Smoke-Free Month.

Each patient is unique. To anticipate demand in November, we recommend building up a varied stock of weaning products. 

The pharmacist assesses the level of dependence and recommends the most suitable nicotine replacement therapy (NRT):

• Transdermal patches for a constant supply,
• Chewing gum or lozenges to manage occasional cravings,
• Mouth sprays or inhalers for a rapid response to cravings.

Good advice on dosage and combination of forms is crucial to avoid relapses.

Similarly, good logistical preparation in the dispensary guarantees a rapid response to your patients' needs.

👉 Find all these products on your Sagitta purchasing center in the Category: Smoking cessation

Here you'll find a comprehensive selection of nicotine replacement products, medical devices and useful supplements to help your patients quit smoking.

• Tabac Info Service - for your patients: advice, coaching and personalized support via a dedicated (and free) hotline.
• Santé publique France - Tobacco - epidemiological data and information supports.
• OFDT - Sales of smoking cessation treatments - official reports and statistics.

These resources help you to back up your advice with verified information and direct your patients towards comprehensive support.

1. When does Smoke-Free Month 2025 begin?
Smoke-Free Month begins on November 1, 2025 and runs until November 30, 2025.

2. Why 30 days?
Because 30 days without smoking multiplies by 5 the chances of quitting for good, according to Santé publique France.

3. What is the pharmacist's role?
To inform, advise and support patients in their weaning process, thanks to their expertise and the proximity of the counter.

4. Which substitutes should be recommended?
Nicotine substitutes (patches, gums, lozenges, sprays, inhalers) adapted to the smoker's level of dependence.

5. Where can I find the campaign materials?
Pharmacies can order the kits free of charge via the Tabac Info service Health Professionals area: pro.tabac-info-service.fr 6. What are the participation figures?
In 2024, 134,000 smokers took part in the operation, marking a significant trend in mobilization.

Tobacco-Free Month is more than just a campaign: it's a national public health event.
The figures confirm a lasting decline in smoking and the decisive role played by pharmacists in this collective support.

At Sagitta Pharmaevery exchange counts, every patch advised counts, every patient supported is a victory.