Pharmacists across numerous Walgreens outlets nationwide have gone on strike due to a dispute over working conditions.

The employees argue that current pressures have caused patients to experience prolonged wait times of “days and weeks” for their prescriptions.

Some stores have temporarily shuttered due to a shortage of personnel, though the majority of Walgreens’ 9,000 nationwide locations remain operational, the Daily Sun reported.

Walgreens insists the walkouts have only caused “a small number of pharmacies” to experience operational disruptions.

In a statement, the chain said: “We are engaged and listening to the concerns raised by some of our team members.”

The walkout by pharmacy staff commenced on Monday and, according to organizers, is anticipated to continue until Wednesday.

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