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The pharmacy customers were invited to complete the survey in two local pharmacies in Germany. The survey and corresponding informed consent form were approved by the Ethics Committee. Results: In total, 178 pharmacy customers were enrolled (median age 41\u201350 years). From those, 37% agreed when asked whether they were generally interested in TPC. A total of 37% had the nearest pharmacy 5\u201315 min from their home. A total of 42% visited their pharmacy quarterly. A total of 36% used technical devices in median 1\u20132 h per days. A total of 33% classified their own digital skills at least as sufficient. A total of 59% would use their smartphone as a potential device for TPC. A total of 83% rated it as (slightly) important that the pharmacist providing TPC can be heard clearly. A total of 76% each (strongly) agreed that an argument for TPC would include limited mobility or pandemic\/quarantine. A total of 33% (strongly) agreed that a key argument against TPC were technical requirements. A total of 75% considered situations of immobility to be the most important future perspective for TPC. Conclusions: Many pharmacy customers see TPC as an opportunity, e.g., in cases of limited mobility or during pandemic or quarantine. 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