US Pharmacy Self-Care Interview abt 30 mins

This is a paid expert interview for an educational media project about how US retail pharmacies handle common self-care questions. The project compares US and Chinese pharmacy experiences, especially around OTC medications, prescription-only drugs, pharmacist counseling, and referral behavior.

Who we are looking for:
We are seeking one of the following:

US-licensed pharmacist with retail pharmacy experience
Former/current retail pharmacist
Former/current retail pharmacy technician
Healthcare professional with direct experience working in or with US retail pharmacy settings

Hawaii experience is preferred but not required.

Topics:

OTC pain relief and fever management
Antibiotics and prescription requirements
Tretinoin and acne-related products
Blood pressure and diabetes medications
Gout/joint pain scenarios
Cough, sore throat, diarrhea, and allergy scenarios
Pharmacist vs retail clinic vs urgent care roles
When US pharmacists refer customers to physicians, NP/PA, urgent care, MinuteClinic, or emergency care

Important boundaries:
This is not a patient consultation. No personal medical advice will be requested or provided. The discussion is for general educational and media research purposes only.

Recording consent:
The session may be recorded. Short audio clips may be used in published educational content. The participant’s face, full name, workplace, and identifying details will not be shown unless separately agreed in writing.