Varenicline withdrawal ‘may cause thousands of avoidable deaths’ Ongoing disruption to the supply of prescription medicine Champix (varenicline) could cause avoidable deaths because thousands fewer people quit smoking each year, research suggests. by Grace Lewis Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up