Pharmacists and other employees at Walgreens stores across the country have reportedly pledged to walk out of work this week due to harsh work conditions in the chain's pharmacy departments. The disruption, which some are calling "Pharmageddon" and others "Operation Spotlight," could make it hard for many Americans to get their prescriptions filled.

The walkouts are planned for Monday, October 9, to Wednesday, October 11. Organizers have said on Reddit that employees from 500 stores have pledged to walk out.