Table 1

Characteristics of patients referred through the pharmacy referral service (n=12)

VariableNumber of patients
Gender
Male12
Female0
Age (years)
40–491
50–594
60–694
70–701
80+2
Smoking status
Smoker7
Ex-smoker4
Never smoked1
Smoking pack years
01
1–103
11–201
21–300
31–401
41–492
50+1
Missing3
Symptoms discussed during consultation
Cough11
Chest or shoulder pain7
Breathing difficulties5
Hoarse voice4
Haemoptysis3
Chest infections3
Finger clubbing2
Swollen nodes1
Weight loss1
Neck vein engorgement/facial swelling1
COPD/asthma history
No10
Yes1
Missing1
Smoking cessation advice offered
None8
Referred to All Wales Stop Smoking Service or local service2
Not applicable (never smoker)1
Missing1
  • COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.