One of the main causes of death worldwide and a challenge for global public health is suicide. Every year, over 700,000 people worldwide—representing all ages, genders, and geographical areas—die by suicide. Community pharmacists are dependable, approachable front-line healthcare providers. They offer the community pharmaceutical care, but their role has not yet been properly optimized. Community pharmacists may be able to contribute to suicide prevention and awareness in Nigeria by limiting access to methods, directing people to services, and having talks with patients based on mutual trust and accessibility to the local population. In this essay, we examine the research on community pharmacists' contributions to the fight against suicide. Additionally, given the current gaps in knowledge and awareness of suicide prevention within community settings, we discuss the potential role of community pharmacists in Nigeria through developing trustworthy relationships with patients, clinical counseling, and medication gatekeeping. This commentary offers recommendations for further research while outlining potential obstacles and solutions.
