Where pharmacies are most exposed
- Out-of-hours attacks on the shopfront glass
- The dispensary and medicine storage areas
- Counters where staff face the public
- Rear delivery doors and windows
Glass that suits pharmacies
Large laminated and anti-bandit panes for shop windows and entrances, fitted so the shop stays on show but is slow to break into.
from £595 + VATLearn moreGlazed screens with speech panels and transaction trays for counters, reception desks and cash points, built to a level set by risk.
from £1,295 + VATLearn moreThick multi-layer laminated glass tested against hammer and axe attack to P6B, P7B or P8B for high-value shops and cash areas.
from £450 + VATLearn moreHeavy-duty aluminium or steel glazed doorsets and side screens with laminated glass and multi-point locking for entrances.
from £1,495 + VATLearn morePoints to plan for
- Controlled drug storage has its own legal rules; glazing adds to them rather than replacing them.
- Counter screens need speech gaps and trays that suit how prescriptions are handed over.
- Check head office or insurer specifications before ordering.
- Plan fitting outside opening hours where possible.
Questions from pharmacies
Can a counter screen still let us talk to patients clearly?
Yes. Screens can have speech gaps or speech panels and a recessed tray, sized to suit the counter and how items are passed across.
What glass suits a pharmacy shopfront?
Laminated glass in the P4A to P6B range is a common choice, adjusted to the location and any insurer requirement.
Can you work when the pharmacy is closed?
Out-of-hours fitting can usually be arranged when the job is booked, subject to installer availability.
Do screens need to be bullet-resistant?
Not usually. Most pharmacy screens are laminated for protection against assault and thrown objects; bullet resistance is only specified where a risk assessment calls for it.