Table 2. First-line drugs for smoking cessation
StudiesSustained quit rates for 6–12 months
NRT versus placebo (any type of NRT)1171.60 (1.53–1.68)
Bupropion SR versus placebo311.69 (1.53–1.85)
Varenicline versus placebo142.27 (2.02–2.55)
  • Data are presented as n or risk ratio (95% CI). NRT: nicotine replacement therapy. Data from [810].