Pharmacies juggle three different heating needs in one building

Conventional heating tries to handle all three with a single thermostat – usually badly. PowerBoard ceiling panels handle each zone independently. The retail floor pre-warms before opening; the dispensary holds steady through the day with no big swings near temperature-sensitive medicines; the consultation room is silent, comfortable and reaches setpoint in minutes when needed.

For multi-site groups, smart Wi-Fi scheduling means the area manager can see and control every site from a single dashboard.

See How PowerBoard Infrared Heating Works

Watch our introduction to infrared heating, the technology behind every PoweRad pharmacy installation.

Why infrared suits pharmacies

Stable temperatures, silent consultations, per-zone control.

Stable temperatures around medicines

Radiant warmth gives a smooth, even temperature without the swings of a cycling boiler. Medicines on the shelf experience a stable storage environment.

Silent consultation room

Confidential conversations with the pharmacist are never interrupted by fan start-up, boiler firing or HVAC hum.

No air movement, no dust spread

Zero air movement means no recirculation of dust onto stock, packaging or counters. Cleaner retail environment with less daily dusting.

Under 10 Mins

Room up to temperature

Room by Room

Set each space perfectly

Child Safe

Cool-touch panels

10-Year Warranty

25-year lifespan

Benefits of PowerBoard for your pharmacy

Lower running costs

A typical 120m² high-street pharmacy drops from £2,800/year on gas to £1,100–£1,500/year on grid PowerBoard.

Stable storage temperature

Smooth radiant heat avoids the temperature swings cycling boilers create – protecting medicines on the dispensary shelf.

Quieter consultation room

Confidential conversations remain private, with no HVAC interruption or background hum.

No annual gas safety

Remove the LGSC, service contract and breakdown risk. Replaced by a 10-year product warranty.

Multi-site dashboard control

Group operators can manage heating across all sites from a single Wi-Fi dashboard, with alerts on out-of-hours running.

Phased install around opening hours

Most installs are done in evenings or on a single closed day – pharmacy reopens normally.

See exactly how many panels your pharmacy needs

What's the right specification for your pharmacy?

Two typical UK community pharmacy sizes.

High-street pharmacy (~100–150m²)

• 15–22 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 3,750–5,500W
• 3–4 zones (retail, dispensary, consult, back-office)
• Per-zone Wi-Fi thermostats
• Standard 32A commercial supply
• Est. running cost: £750–£1,100/year

Larger pharmacy (200–300m², multi-bay dispensary)

• 30–45 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 7,500–11,250W
• 5–7 zones with smart scheduling
• Stable steady-state in dispensary
• 32A or 63A dedicated commercial circuit
• Est. running cost: £1,200–£1,800/year

PoweRad PB-S-250 panel, 1200×600mm, 250W, surface or flush ceiling mount

Pharmacy heating, common questions

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Stable, Silent, Cost-Effective Pharmacy Heating

PowerBoard ceiling panels deliver smooth radiant warmth that protects medicines, supports confidential consultations and cuts heating bills. Get a free pharmacy-wide design with zone-by-zone scheduling and a like-for-like cost comparison.

Pharmacy Heating, panels from £249 exc. VAT · 10-year warranty

Pharmacy Heating from £249