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Table 1 Characteristics of Pharmacists (n = 20)

From: Pharmacist and patient perspectives on recruitment strategies for randomized controlled trials: a qualitative analysis

Recruiter Significancea

Major: 11

Minor: 9

Locationb

Urban: 8

Rural: 12

Type of Pharmacy

Chain: 10

Independent: 10

Gender

Female: 9

Male: 11

Additional Prescribing Authorityc

(unknown for one pharmacist)

Yes: 10

No: 9

  1. aMajor defined as recruiting 3 or more participants into the study
  2. bUrban: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, or Medicine Hat
  3. cWith special training and licensure, some pharmacists are eligible to prescribe medications in Alberta [21]