The Role of Pharmacists in the Intersection of Women’s Health and Mental Health

Pharmacists are highly accessible health-care professionals who play a critical role in providing comprehensive medication management and person-centered care to patients. They are now an important part of interdisciplinary teams in various hospital and clinic settings and are well positioned to address social determinants of health in their practice. With these principles, pharmacists can assist in the intersection of women’s health and mental health, particularly in the areas of comprehensive medication management. This chapter will discuss pharmacists’ practice settings outside of dispensing roles, treatment considerations for opioid use disorder in pregnancy, psychotropic medications and risks to women, and advocacy considerations for mental health in women. A women’s health checklist from a pharmacist’s perspective is provided for the readers.