Pixl Canada installs security cameras for pharmacies: entrance, front-store tills and aisles, the stock room and delivery door, and the exterior, with a free written quote for wired CCTV and payment after the job. Pharmacies handle controlled drugs and health information, so the camera plan must protect stock without capturing patient screens or private conversations. A typical independent pharmacy needs about 10 cameras, which is about 9.7 TB for 30 days of continuous 4 MP recording. Check your provincial regulator’s rules for the dispensary before you finalize placement.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated October 26, 2026. 6 min read. Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
- 10-camera plan for an independent pharmacy
- Protecting stock without capturing patient data
- Storage and cost worked example
- Free written quote, pay after the job
- Cover entrances, tills, aisles, the dispensary door, the stock room and the delivery door.
- Aim and mask cameras so screens, prescriptions and counselling areas are not recorded.
- Avoid audio recording.
- Check your provincial college or regulator for dispensary requirements.
Where do cameras go in a pharmacy?
| Area | Cameras | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | 1 | Everyone entering, face-level |
| Front-store tills | 2 | Transactions and cash |
| Aisles and front-store shelves | 3 | Shoplifting of over-the-counter products |
| Dispensary door and counter | 1 | Who enters the dispensary, from outside the dispensary |
| Stock room and safe | 1 | Controlled access to stock |
| Delivery door | 1 | Deliveries and after-hours entry |
| Exterior and parking | 1 | Break-ins and vandalism |
| Total | 10 | A walkthrough sets the count |
How do you protect patient privacy?
| Risk | Measure |
|---|---|
| Cameras capturing screens or prescriptions | Aim away from workstations and use privacy masks |
| Counselling or consultation rooms | No cameras inside |
| Recorded conversations | Avoid audio. See audio recording laws |
| Who can view footage | Named users only. See securing IP cameras |
| Regulatory duties | Check your provincial pharmacy regulator and health-privacy rules. See the privacy checklist |
What will storage and cost be?
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| GB per camera per day (3 Mbps) | 32.4 |
| 30 days, 10 cameras, continuous | 9.7 TB |
| Installed cost at $700 to $1,500 per camera | $7,000 to $15,000 (market estimate, not a Pixl price) |
See the storage calculator. Pixl gives a free written quote for wired CCTV, and you pay after the job.
Pharmacy security cameras: frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacy have security cameras?
Yes. Cover entrances, tills, the stock room and the delivery door, and avoid capturing patient screens and private conversations.
How many cameras does a pharmacy need?
About 10 for an independent pharmacy is a typical planning figure.
Should a pharmacy record audio?
Avoid it. Recording conversations can be unlawful interception.
Are there extra rules for the dispensary?
Provincial regulators may set requirements. Check with your college or regulator before finalizing placement.
How much does it cost?
Market estimates run $700 to $1,500 per installed camera. Pixl gives a free written quote for wired CCTV.
When do I pay?
After the job.
Get a free written quote for your pharmacy
Send photos or a floor plan. You pay after the job.
Sources and method. Camera counts are a planning example. Price ranges are market estimates, not a Pixl price. Storage is calculated from planning bitrates. Regulatory and privacy points are general and not legal advice. Confirm with your regulator.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.