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Prescription drugs are highly regulated substances that need to be kept safe and secure at all times. This is especially true for businesses such as hospitals, pharmacies, aged care facilities, veterinaries, and medical clinics, which are legally responsible for ensuring that any prescription medicines on their premises are securely stored in a drug safe that complies with Australian Health & Pharmaceutical specifications. Regular audits are conducted to confirm that these organizations comply with the regulations.
However, drug safes are not just for businesses. If you take prescription drugs at home, it is important to have a secure medicine safe to ensure that your medications are not easily accessed by children and young adults. Leaving your medicines, even vitamins and supplements, within reach could be a health risk for anyone who ingests them incorrectly.
Choosing the Right Safe for Your Needs
Since the market offers a variety of options for drug safes, it is important to do your research and choose the one that best suits your needs. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a safe for your prescription drugs:
- Check Your Inventory
If you are in the business of selling or providing medicines or are taking prescription drugs at home, then you have a regular inventory of your medicine stocks. First, check which items and quantities need to be stored and list them down. Later, use this list to determine the size of the safe you will need. Moreover, you need to make sure that you have sufficient space to properly store medicines and have them easily removed when needed.
- Choose A Locking Mechanism
There are different locking systems for medicine safes. So, you must choose which one will best suit you or your business. You can either have a digital, key, combination, and card swipe locking mechanism. Find the one that can give you the most ease, while preventing unauthorized access. Furthermore, make sure that your locks will not be easily manipulated or tampered with.
- Ensure Compliance to Health Department Specifications
Since drugs are highly addictive and deadly if taken in incorrect doses, the Australian Health Department has issued specifications on proper medicine storage. If you are handling drugs, you have to be aware of these specifications. So, purchase a drug safe to comply with state laws and make sure that it has passed government regulations.
- Explore Premium Brands of Safes for Medicines
Premium Safe Brands selling drug safes are compliant with Australian Health Department specifications. They could also have feature audit trail digital locking systems to supply access reports during regular government audits. Additionally, premium drugs will offer the kind of construction and locking mechanisms that will provide the most security for your medicines.
Our Recommendation
At Safeguard Safes, we highly recommend CMI Drug Safes for your medicine storage needs. CMI Safe Co. is Australia’s leading safe manufacturer. Also, they are proudly home-grown and their use of heavy-duty metals, advanced technology in locking mechanisms, and high-end design features has made them a household name for quality safes.
CMI Drug safes are built to fully comply with Australian Health Department specifications so you can be confident that they will provide an optimal level of security and protection. Here are some of the best CMI Safes for Medicine:
This drug safe is constructed using 10mm steel and features retractable locking bolt work that is secured by a ROSS-700 9 lever key lock. The safe has four 16mm bolt holes in the base and four more in the back. It also has three adjustable shelves for convenience. Additionally, it is fitted with combination, digital, or card swipe access at an extra cost, with locking status switches and an emergency key over-ride. The safe is finished in silver grey and is compliant with the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017.
This drug safe is made entirely of 10mm steel and comes equipped with retractable locking bolt work. It is secured using a combination turn dial lock and features four 16mm bolt holes in both the base and back for added security. The safe also includes four adjustable shelves, which can be customized according to your needs. Optional features include combination, digital, or card swipe access, each with locking status switches and an emergency key over-ride, at an additional cost. The safe is finished in a sleek silver grey and is compliant with both the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017.
This drug safe is made from 10mm steel and is designed with retractable locking bolt work that is secured by an electronic digital lock. It has four 16mm bolt holes located in both the base and back for enhanced security. The safe comes with fully adjustable shelves, which can be modified according to individual preferences. Optional features include combination, digital, or card swipe access, each equipped with locking status switches and an emergency key over-ride, available at an extra cost. The safe is finished with a silver grey coating and is compliant with the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017.
Should you be interested in obtaining a secure drug safe for your medication storage needs, you may want to explore our extensive collection of premium quality drug safes here at Safeguard Safes. We take pride in offering a vast selection of highly durable, Australian Health Department-compliant drug safes that are designed to provide optimal protection and security for your medicines. Whether you need a drug safe for personal or business use, our team of experts is more than willing to assist you in finding the best solution that fits your unique needs and budget. Contact us today on 1300 764 971, and let us help you secure your medicines and safeguard your peace of mind!
