New Zealand community pharmacists' views of their roles in meeting medicine-related needs for people with mental illness.

Background: Mental illness is common among the New Zealand population. Several roles have been identified for community pharmacists in providing care to people with mental illness; however, the specifics of these roles have not been studied in New Zealand.

Objectives: To explore the services currently provided by community pharmacists, the barriers that may be encountered, and possible solutions when providing care to people with mental illness.