Community pharmacy plays an important role in supporting men’s health, and this men’s health week (9-15 June the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on patients to pop in for a chat with their community pharmacist.
Brad Butt is a community pharmacist and founder of Men’s Health Downunder. He has specialised in men’s health, specifically urological health and understands the role that a community pharmacy can play in supporting men to recover and build their confidence.
“Men are less likely to visit a GP and often delay their treatment,” says Brad Butt. “We need to make it as easy as possible for men to access care – and community pharmacy can play a key role in that. On average, people visit a community pharmacy every three weeks.”
“That means we are in a privileged position where we are able to have private conversations with patients to check in on their progress and identify where additional support may be helpful,” Brad Butt adds.
“All men should know that there is support out there for sensitive or ‘embarrassing’ issues – they are not alone and men should be able to access treatment and care wherever they live.”
“The ability to have discreet conversations at community pharmacies about medication, devices, continence support, erectile function and testosterone management can help men access the care, support and treatment that they deserve.”