Medical and Controlled Drug Cabinets Ireland

Storing controlled drugs securely

Anywhere holding controlled drugs in Ireland is required to keep them in secure, fixed storage separate from general stock, with access restricted to authorised staff and proper records kept. A purpose built controlled drug cabinet is the normal way to satisfy that, and inspectors expect to see one properly wall fixed rather than a general purpose safe pressed into service.

Requirements differ between a community pharmacy, a GP practice, a veterinary clinic and a residential care setting. Confirm what applies to yours with your regulator or professional body before ordering, and we will match a cabinet to it.

Choosing a cabinet

• Capacity — allow for peak stock and adjustable shelving as your holding changes
• Separation — some settings need controlled drugs separated again within the cabinet
• Access — key operation with a controlled number of keys suits settings where an audit trail matters
• Fixing — wall fixing to a solid wall is expected, and bolts are supplied

For patient records held alongside medicines see fireproof filing cabinets. Tell us about your setting.