RCPA is a process used by pharmaceutical sales representatives, marketing teams, and agencies to gather market intelligence through conversations with pharmacists. The objectives are to understand sales figures, prescription habits, competition, and potential customers. The RCPA process involves different types of conversations with pharmacists using questionnaires to collect data on major prescribing doctors, weekly sales and prescriptions, current brand stocks, and changes in the local medical community. Proper etiquette and avoiding pressure tactics are recommended when interacting with pharmacists to collect retail pharmacy check audit data on specific brands' weekly sales performance.