Helping without being asked, men’s health in focus
Tracks
| Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| C2.2 + C2.3 |
Details
Many men delay seeking help, avoid difficult conversations and minimise symptoms until their health becomes more complicated to manage. Pharmacists are often the first point of contact, placing them in a powerful position to notice changes, initiate supportive conversations and guide men towards appropriate care.
This session explores how pharmacists can proactively support men’s health, particularly when individuals may not ask for help.
Learning objectives:
• Discuss the barriers that prevent people from seeking help.
• Describe strategies to initiate supportive and non-judgemental conversations.
• Recognise opportunities to promote physical and mental health.
Competency Standards (2016): 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1
Speakers
Peter Fairgray
Pharmacist
BlokesHealth
Helping without being asked, men’s health in focus
Biography
Peter Fairgray is an award-winning community pharmacist, prescribing pharmacist, and nationally recognised leader in men’s health. Based in Brisbane, he is co-owner and Pharmacist Manager of TerryWhite Chemmart Arana Hills and founder of BlokesHealth, a dedicated men’s health service delivering care across Queensland in collaboration with MensHealth Downunder.
With over 30 years’ experience in community pharmacy, Peter has developed a specialised model of care focused on improving outcomes for men with often underdiagnosed or undertreated conditions. His clinical work includes erectile dysfunction management, post-prostatectomy penile rehabilitation, intracavernosal injection therapy, vacuum erection device training, Peyronie’s disease management, and urinary continence support. He works closely with urologists, prostate cancer nurses, GPs, and physiotherapists to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
Peter was one of the first pharmacists in Australia to qualify as a prescribing pharmacist through James Cook University and is actively involved in training and mentoring pharmacists in extended and full scope of practice. He is a strong advocate for the evolving role of pharmacists in primary care, particularly in improving access and engagement for male patients who may otherwise delay or avoid seeking help.
A regular presenter at national conferences and professional forums, Peter has delivered education on men’s health, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer recovery, and pharmacist-led models of care. His work has been recognised with the 2025 PSA Queensland Pharmacist of the Year and 2023 TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist of the Year awards.
Peter is passionate about equipping pharmacists with the skills, confidence, and clinical frameworks to better engage men in their health—normalising conversations, improving early intervention, and expanding the impact of community pharmacy in this important area.