This study was conducted between June 2009- June 2010. At the first meeting, the demographic and clinical data were collected and 'the Fagerstrom Nicotine Addiction Test' was applied to each participants. The clinical pharmacist informed the participants about the harms of smoking and also advised the appropriate over the counter nicotine replacement products according to each participant's degree of dependence. Participants were monitored by the pharmacist at regular intervals, either face-to-face or by telephone throughout the 12-month study period.