In this episode of Pharmacy Podcast, a stream of Pharmacy View Podcast that provides regular interviews with Pharmacy leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of The Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA), host Melody Mugari, a Pharmacist and Programs and Corporate Partnerships Manager at The Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) sits down with Brad Butt, an influential figure in the Pharmacy Community. As the Founder and Lead Pharmacist at Mens Health Downunder and the Managing Partner at Cooleman Court Pharmacy in Weston ACT, Brad has made significant strides in advancing men’s health services across Australia. Join Melody and Brad as they delve into his inspiring journey from Community Pharmacy to establishing a leading male health clinic, explore the challenges and rewards of expanding healthcare services, and discuss the pivotal role of Pharmacists in providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Topics Covered
- Brad’s Journey in Pharmacy
- Innovative Approach to Men’s Health
- Challenges and Opportunities
- Need for Compassionate Care in Pharmacy
- Inspiration Behind Mens Health Downunder
- Expansion and Satellite Clinics
- Opportunities for Pharmacists
- Support from IPA
- Health Tip for Men
Key Quotes (Time Stamps)
- “I think, unfortunately, Australians in regional, remote areas, are at a disadvantage in terms of healthcare. Often, they haven’t got the same number of specialists, GPs, and allied health, and accessibility is often challenging.” (3:52 – 4:08)
- “I think it’s important to be challenged in your work. And it’s important not only to be challenged but to be challenged by something that you feel completes you, makes you feel like you’re doing something valuable.” (6:22 – 6:35)
- “Reflecting on it now, it did take me away from my patients a little bit, and I didn’t want to be that Pharmacist who wasn’t available. Because that’s why I’m a Pharmacist, and that’s why I worked at the Cooleman Court Pharmacy; because I could have those interactions and relationships with my patients.” (9:42 – 9:54)
- “Pharmacists have got a very special skill set, and we’ve got a lot that we can offer our patients that doctors, nurses, and physios can’t. (11:34 – 11:40)
- “At the end of the day, as a health professional, we’ve got that knowledge, but we don’t have to make the patient feel belittled or silly or anything like that.” (12:18 – 12:25)
- “I think building a relationship with the patient as Pharmacists do ever so well, even in a brief consult at the Pharmacy—new script, a couple of minutes—we learn who they are, what motivates them, how are we going to get them to do what we need them to do? And then, we can progress down the track of being that health care professional.” (13:10 – 13:28)
- “The takeaway from that is: if you’re an early career Pharmacist or not even an early career Pharmacist, if you listen to your patients, they’ll give you little nuggets of gold every now and then. They’ll tell you interesting things. And if you dig into it, you’ll learn, oh, that’s an unmet need.” (21:04 – 21:16)
- “And at the end of the day, at the center of every conversation, should be the patient. And I think, too often in business, in practice, it’s not about the patient, it’s about the dollar, it’s about somebody being the most important, being the person who’s got the biggest chest and the strongest muscles. It’s not about that. It’s about the patient.” (36:31 – 36:51)
Social Media Clips (Time Stamps)
- Pharmacy Reinvented: How Brad Butt’s Vision is Transforming Men’s Health (1:15 – 7:23)
- How a Pharmacy Became a Hub for Men’s Health: Inside Brad Butt’s Vision (7:31 – 13:46)
- Empathy in Action: Brad Butt’s Guide to Supporting Patients in Tough Times (13:47 – 16:33)
- The Power of Listening: How Brad Butt Discovered a Major Gap in Men’s Health (16:35– 22:02)
- Training, Trust, and Transformation: Inside Men’s Health Downunder’s Expansion Journey (22:39 – 27:10)
- Pharmacists on the Move: Brad Butt’s Caravan Journey Promoting Men’s Health Across Australia (27:24 – 32:37)
- From Mentors to Networking: Brad Butt on Building a Strong Pharmacy Community (32:41 – 41:31)
- Is Your Body Giving You Warning Signs? Brad Butt on Men’s Health and Erectile Dysfunction (41:45 – 44:07)
- Brad Butt’s Alternate Career Choice: Why He’d Go from Pharmacies to Lawns! (44:20 – 46:13)
Useful Links
Mens Health Downunder | LinkedIn
Mens Health Downunder | Website
Cooleman Court Pharmacy | Website
Register for the 2024 Australasian Mens Health Downunder Conference: https://mhdu2024.com.au/
Pharmacists’ Support Service: https://supportforpharmacists.org.au/
PSA’s Pharmacist to Pharmacist Advice Line: https://www.psa.org.au/about/contact-us/
Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) | LinkedIn
The Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) | Website
Chemist Discount Centre (CDC) | Website
