COVID-19 is presenting numerous challenges for the pharmacy sector and society more broadly.
Staff shortages caused by sickness, isolation requirements and burnout have meant that pharmacists are attempting to do more with less support.
That has in some cases led to patients having to wait for prescriptions to be filled, an issue highlighted by British publication, the Swindon Advertiser.
The local newspaper reported that "patients were forced to queue for almost an hour outside a Swindon pharmacy", last week, seemingly oblivious to reports of workforce shortages currently impacting British pharmacies.
The story, highlighted the plight of one chivalrous gentleman, whose wife was waiting to pick up a medication for her heart condition.
"I've been sitting in the car waiting but she's had to stand outside in the cold and it's moving so slowly," he said.
"I don't understand what's going on with the pharmacy, but it shouldn't take that long to get your prescription.
"It's just not right."
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