Nurses are uncertain whether they are allowed to offer chemical sunscreen to patients, as it is regulated as an OTC drug and they lack clear guidelines from their facility.

No clear policy or guidance exists in hospitals for administering sunscreen to patients, despite it being classified as an OTC drug in the US and Canada.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 23, 2026

Workarounds Described

asks coworkers who are clueless about the rules

Implied Software Gaps

A mobile app that provides instant access to OTC drug policies and guidelines for administration

App Concept

SunscreenAdmin Guide

A compliance app that provides nurses with instant, facility-specific guidelines on whether they can offer sunscreen to patients. It includes a searchable database of OTC drug classifications, facility policies, and a decision-support tool to ensure safe and legal administration.

Key Features

Searchable OTC drug database with classification info
Facility-specific policy repository
Decision-support algorithm for administering non-prescription products
Training module for nursing staff

Target Users: Nurses and nursing administrators in hospitals and long-term care facilities in the US and Canada

Revenue Model: $4.99/mo per user subscription with a free tier for basic classification lookups

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