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Contents a) Abstract b) Introduction c) What can people in primary care do? d) Are there any pharmacological interventions? e) Conclusion f) References Abstract Objectives – To describe and explore the different approaches to smoking cessation in Primary care. Based on research and policies we look at some of the most effective ways available to the primary care team to deal with the issue. Design – Analyzing cessation methods available using research from sources including articles, policies, books and the Internet including Medline. Results – Various methods are available to aid smoking cessation. Motivation of the patient seems to be the most important factor, although this is difficult to measure. There are also pharmacological interventions available, which have been proven to increase cessation rates. Conclusion – It is important that there is a structured programme in place with continued support and encouragement. The most successful programmes come when different intervention methods are used in conjunction and not in isolation. Introduction Tobacco smoking causes about 13,000 deaths in Scotland each year, making smoking t