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Men's Health
Awareness Week: A community
effort for better health
We know that the power community In-pharmacy conversations: Engage with
pharmacy can make a real difference male patients during their visits. Simple,
in people's lives. And as Men's Health respectful conversations can break down
Awareness Week approaches, you have an barriers and encourage men to discuss their
opportunity to support your male patients health concerns more openly. The option of
by raising awareness of preventable health a private consultation room for one to one
issues and encouraging them to seek discussions is an incredibly important and
professional advice. possibly lifesaving option that pharmacies
can offer to provide a safe place for
Men generally visit pharmacies less customers to open up about topics they
frequently than women, with studies may never share anywhere else, especially if
showing men visit on average four times a they can’t access their GP.
year compared to 18 for women. Men are
also less likely to seek treatment when sick
and are less likely to consult a pharmacist Extra revenue opportunities
face-to-face.
By promoting awareness of men’s health
Men's Health Awareness Week is a prime issues and how you can support them, you
opportunity to spotlight vital health issues can also find ways to drive extra profit.
that affect men and boys. Here are some
practical ways that you can support your Delivering private services such as
community: blood pressure testing service, weight
management service, erectile dysfunction
Health screenings: Organise health service or hair retention service, can be
screenings for common issues such as blood invaluable additions to your current range of
pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. Early services from a customer perspective, but
detection can significantly impact long- also add extra revenue.
term health outcomes.
In England, there is the opportunity to link
Educational materials: Distribute easy-to- into the NHS Hypertension Case Finding
understand leaflets and posters on topics Service for blood pressure testing, which
like prostate health, mental well-being, and equates to £10 per clinic blood pressure
lifestyle tips. Visual aids can catch attention tests and £50.85 for ambulatory blood
and prompt patients to learn more. pressure tests.
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