Does Hi-Doctor treat Smoking cessation?

Not today. Hi-Doctor covers hair growth, weight management, sexual health and skin — acne, rosacea, melasma and ageing skin — and Smoking cessation is outside that catalogue. Our doctors can't review the case through the platform.

Will you add Smoking cessation in the future?

We expand the catalogue as new specialists join Hi-Doctor and country-level regulation allows it. You can drop your email below and we'll notify you if Smoking cessation comes onto the platform.

What does Hi-Doctor recommend in the meantime?

If your question fits any of the areas we cover, an EU-licensed doctor reviews it in less than 2 hours on average. The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; sexual health remains a €35 one-off consultation and a skin consultation is €40. If it does not fit, we recommend an in-person specialist.

What will you use my email for?

Only to notify you when Smoking cessation is available on Hi-Doctor. We don't share data with third parties. We're GDPR-compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Can I join the waiting list from Slovenia?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU. When Smoking cessation becomes available, we'll email you and you'll be able to start the consultation from Slovenia without travelling. If the treatment requires a prescription, the electronic prescription we issue is valid at any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU.

What does a Hi-Doctor doctor review in an online consultation?

Your clinical history, current medication, allergies, relevant family history and the goals you share in the questionnaire. Everything through the private chat in your account — no WhatsApp, no SMS. The doctor decides if the case is eligible and explains it in less than 2 hours on average.

What is the private electronic prescription and why is it valid across the EU?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does Hi-Doctor work step by step?

1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; sexual health is €35 per consultation and a skin consultation is €40. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

NOT YET ON HI-DOCTOR · Slovenia

We don't treat Smoking cessation on Hi-Doctor yet.

A quit plan with behavioural support and medical options when suitable.

NOT YET ON HI-DOCTOR

We'll notify you when Smoking cessation is available

NOT YET ON HI-DOCTOR

Smoking cessation

Stopping smoking often takes more than one attempt. A medical assessment reviews tobacco use, previous attempts, mental and cardiovascular health and your preferences to agree a quit date, practical support and medication when appropriate.

TREATMENTS

Different needs, one process.

Choose what fits. The journey is identical.

All treatments

ONGOING PLANWeight loss

A medical consultation on your weight goal. Treatment if appropriate.

€25/month28-day treatment cycle

Explore weight loss

ONE-OFFSexual health

An absolutely discreet consultation for intimate concerns.

€35 one-offFull refund if not approved

Explore sexual health

ONGOING PLANHair growth

Medical assessment and tailored treatment for hair loss.

€15/monthBilled €45 every 90 days

Explore hair growth

ONE-OFFDermatology

Acne, rosacea, melasma and skin ageing — assessed from your photos by a licensed EU doctor, with prescription treatment only when appropriate.

€40 one-offFull refund if not approved

Explore dermatology

Licensed EU doctors

Doctor review in less than 2 hours on average

50,000+ patients served

Secure patient account

HOW IT WORKS · 5 STEPS

Five steps. No waiting room.

From the online consultation to ongoing follow-up — without leaving home.

5 minutes
Start your online visit
Answer a 5-minute health questionnaire from home.
Less than 2 hours
A doctor reviews your case
A licensed doctor reviews your answers and replies personally.
Refund guarantee
Review and payment
If not approved, we refund your €35 one-off in full.
EU pharmacies
Collect treatment from the pharmacy
Collect it at any EU pharmacy with your e-prescription.
4-week check-in
Ongoing support
Private chat, 4-week check-in, simple prescription renewal.

NOTIFY ME

Leave your email and we'll notify you when Smoking cessation becomes available.

We only use your email for this notification. You can opt out at any time.

WHAT IT IS

Smoking cessation is the process of stopping tobacco use. Because nicotine creates physical and psychological dependence, many people need more than one attempt to succeed.

Withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, increased appetite and difficulty concentrating — these are usually most intense during the first few weeks.

A medical assessment reviews tobacco use patterns, previous attempts and general health to agree a personalised plan combining behavioural support and, when the doctor considers it appropriate, pharmacological aid.

HOW COMMON IT IS

Daily tobacco consumption in the European Union has declined progressively. Rates vary significantly between countries, with notable differences between northern and southern Europe.

CAUSES

Physical dependence on nicotine, one of the most addictive substances
Psychological and behavioural factors associated with the smoking habit
Social influence and exposure to smoking in one's environment
Stress or anxiety as triggers for tobacco use
Genetic factors that influence the speed of nicotine metabolism

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Structured behavioural support (cognitive-behavioural therapy, counselling)
Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges) under medical supervision
Prescription medications such as bupropion or varenicline, when the doctor considers them appropriate
Setting a quit date with scheduled follow-up
Identifying and managing consumption triggers
Digital support or mutual-aid groups as a complement

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

See a doctor if you have tried to quit on your own without success, you are concerned about dependence, or you want to explore pharmacological options. A medical assessment can significantly increase the chances of success.

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