Security Shutters for Pharmacies

Pharmacy security shutters are reinforced rolling shutters that protect against break-ins and smash-and-grabs. Made from solid aluminum or steel, they also deter theft. With perforated shutter options, you can maintain visibility to showcase what your pharmacy offers, even after opening hours. 

Rollac specializes in installing pharmacy security shutters that discourage thieves from even considering breaking in. Get a free quote online or call us at 1.888.276.5522. 

Why Pharmacies Are a Target for Theft

The DEA reports that there are around 900 burglaries of controlled substances in the U.S. per year. This is due to a combination of factors, but most notably, the illegal market value of controlled substances such as opioids, stimulants, and sedatives. 

Pharmacies are also easy targets for thieves, given the easily transportable nature of the products and their placement in vulnerable public spaces. 

Drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, and adderall are the most common targets; in a matter of seconds, thieves can grab thousands of dollars of medication if the store is not sufficiently protected. 

What Security Shutters Do for a Pharmacy

Protect the Prescription Counter & Dispensary

Many of our pharmacy customers previously experienced employees constantly working under the anxiety that the store’s products were within eye-line and reach.

After installation of pharmacy counter shutters, our customers have seen burglary numbers drop considerably, as the shutter acts as both a shield and deterrent – allowing pharmacy staff to focus on providing the level of service required. 

Secure Storefront Glass Against Smash-and-Grabs

Medication is lightweight, so thieves can smash glass, grab it, and make a run for it. An amateur-level break-in can result in eye-watering losses. 

With pharmacy roller shutters, you can prevent that possibility. The glass gains a barrier that makes smash-and-grabs impossible. 

This is especially important for pharmacies in vulnerable locations, such as busy streets or low-traffic areas of malls.

Deter Break-Ins Before They Happen

Like all our roll-down security shutters, their visual presence acts as a strong deterrent. Thieves think twice before even planning a break-in.

Made from solid aluminum or steel, it’s immediately apparent that any break attempt won’t be worth it. 

Safeguard Equipment & Point-of-Sale

During break-ins, any equipment from cash registers and LCD screens to display stands and computers can easily take ‘accidental’ damage. 

Beyond medication protection, pharmacy security gates prevent this accidental damage. 

Contact us today for a free quote to see how our pharmacy security shutters can protect your store within your budget. 

Types of Pharmacy Security Shutters

Solid Aluminum and Steel Roll-Down Shutters

Our SecuraMax roll-down security shutters for pharmacies use a double-wall of extruded aluminum to provide the strongest level of break-in protection. 

With interlocking metal slats, this is our strongest setup, preventing visibility from prying eyes and ensuring privacy after closing hours. 

This level of security best fits dispensary counters, rear entrances, or windows where privacy and forced entry are the priority. 

Perforated Vision Shutters

If you want to maintain a level of visibility to display your service to locals after you’ve closed up, then our 

ShopGuard option will be a wise choice. 

Using a thick, single wall of extruded aluminum slats, it forms an opaque yet strong wall that prevents and deters smash-and-grabs. They deploy from top to bottom and hide in a housing above the door. 

With 14% (grid) and 40% (rectangle) visibility options, you can control visibility and airflow.  

Clear Polycarbonate Shutters

Alternatively, clear polycarbonate shutters can provide lower levels of protection for your storefront, with increased visibility for lighting and branding. 

This type of drugstore security shutter is best for when significant visibility (such as with 24/7 cameras) is a higher priority than security or airflow. 

Side-Folding Grilles & Counter Shutters

Finally, side-folding security grilles slide along a top track (accordion-style), folding into a compact stack or wall pocket. 

These are a suitable option for low-level protection, with open visibility and strong airflow. They are also sometimes the only solution for counters or entrances with a notable curve, or when there is low headroom for housing a shutter from the ceiling. 

Shutter Type	Visibility	Best For	Cost
Solid aluminum/steel roll-down	None (full privacy)	Standalone storefronts, back-room inventory, and maximum security.	$$
Perforated / vision slats	Partial (14% grid or 40% rectangle)	Storefronts wanting after-hours display and airflow.	$$
Clear polycarbonate	Fully see-through	24/7 camera visibility, mall & interior storefronts.	$$$
Side-folding grille	High (open grille).	Wide, angled or curved counters, spaces with limited headroom.	$$
Counter shutter	None or partial.	Prescription counters, walk-up and drive-thru windows	$

Operation, Control & Safety Features

Manual, Motorized & Automated Control

All security shutters from Rollac offer manual, motorized, or automated control. 

Manual roll-down shutters use a hand-crank system, which can be time-consuming and frustrating, but is a more budget-friendly option. Motorized and automated roll-down shutters are far more convenient, with remote or smartphone control options and keypad entry for added security. 

Built-In Safety Features

Rollac’s pharmacy roller shutters also offer obstruction sensors, manual override options, and emergency release buttons to prevent anyone from getting locked in during an emergency or due to an (unlikely) malfunction. 

Compact Housing & Inside/Outside Installation

Security shutters retract into ‘housing’ when not in use. You can install this compact box inside or outside the windows, depending on your preferences and available headroom. 

Rollac uses a patented single-wall housing unit for slick and minimal storage. 

How to Choose the Right Pharmacy Shutter

Match the Opening

The first step to choosing the right pharmacy security door is to pick one that matches your opening. For example, if you have a curved entrance, your choices will be limited to a side-folding grille. 

Visibility will also be less of a priority for rear entrance doors, counters, or store-within-a-store set-ups.

Visibility vs. Privacy

Choose shutters with increased visibility, like Rollac’s ShopGuard, if you want to maintain visibility to advertise your products and branding 24/7. 

If you’re looking for total, black-out protection and privacy, then solid slats like Rollac’s SecuraMax are a better option. 

Cost, Insurance ROI & Made-in-USA Quality

Finally, consider the implications for cost and quality. 

High-quality, USA-made shutters (like Rollac’s) will reduce the chances of successful break-in attempts, protecting your high-value medication and equipment, and preventing lost business hours. 

Insurance savings are also possible, but we recommend you confirm eligibility with your insurer and the shutter installer. Certification from your installer can potentially increase your ROI. 

Why Pharmacies Choose Rollac

Rollac is trusted across the U.S. by pharmacies for its U.S.-made commercial security shutters, ideal for pharmacy storefronts, doors, windows, and counters. 

Thanks to its patented housing system, it requires little installation space, and visibility grid designs offer 0%, 14%, or 40% visibility. 

Finally, all our designs feature professional anodized or powder-coated finishes that look strong and clean and send a message of security and trust, not fear.

Learn more about Rollac’s security benefits here.

Protect Your Pharmacy with Rollac ShopGuard Shutters

Rollac has been innovating pharmacy security doors since 1982 and is trusted nationwide. 

Get a free quote today for our SecuraMax or ShopGuard shutter options. 

FAQs on Security Shutters for Pharmacies

Can you still see into the pharmacy when the shutters are closed?

Perforated slats allow visibility on models such as Rollac’s ShopGuard.

Can pharmacy security shutters be motorized or remote-controlled?

Yes! 

Do security shutters lower pharmacy insurance premiums?

To qualify for lower insurance premiums, get certified by your installer and check with your insurer. 

Can shutters be installed inside the storefront glass?

Yes. We offer inside or outside installation, if there is space. 

Do pharmacy shutters help with DEA / controlled-substance security?

Yes, pharmacy shutters can support DEA and controlled-substance security by protecting vulnerable openings from unauthorized access. But they should be seen as an additional layer and not a replacement for DEA-compliant cabinets and safes. 

Are pharmacy security shutters hurricane-rated?

This depends on the model; for most, the focus is on security, not hurricane-proofing. However, models such as Rollac’s SecuraMax are certified for hurricane-rated protection.