Pharmacists are in a unique position to have a positive effect on men's health in areas such as health care use, smoking cessation, and appropriate use of over-the-counter medications and nutraceuticals. Perhaps pharmacists' greatest opportunity to affect men's health is in the area of medication adherence. This article discusses specific ways that pharmacists can find a niche to help improve the overall health of American men as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
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