What can everyday pharmacy practice do for men, and how can that care be delivered equitably across all backgrounds?

In this episode, we speak about men’s health with two leading voices: Peter Baker (director of Global Action on Men’s Health) and Ade Williams (lead prescribing pharmacist at Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol). It’s an honest and inspiring discussion.

We explore the stark inequalities in men’s health outcomes – particularly in cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mental health – and reflect on how community pharmacy is uniquely placed to help address these disparities. Ade shares practical examples of local initiatives (including health checks in pubs and barber shops!) while Peter offers a national and global perspective on the need for systemic change.

Resources

• CPPE, Men’s health learning gateway
• Men’s health forum
• Prostate cancer UK
• The Pharmaceutical Journal, How to conduct effective men’s health promotion in community pharmacy
• Global action on men’s health
• FIP, Advancing men’s health through pharmacy

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Learning outcomes

By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:

• Explain the key health inequalities affecting men in the UK and the wider global context.
• Identify how pharmacy teams can adapt practice environments and consultation approaches to better engage men in health conversations.
• Reflect on their own role in men’s health and propose practical actions to improve engagement and service delivery in their local setting.