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Safe Prescribing Act of 2013

 

Because of their potential for misuse, the federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) maintains strict guidelines on the storage of controlled substances.hydrocodone safes, b rated for schedule II, c2

Recently introduced legislation would place even tighter restrictions on storage of these painkillers.

Hydrocodone-based painkillers, sold under the brand names Vicodin, Norco and Lortab, are both potent and potentially addictive. The proposed legislation, called the Safe Prescribing Act of 2013, adds further limits on refills of these drugs, limits the quantity patients can be prescribed and puts greater restrictions on how these painkillers are handled and stored.

This proposed legislation impacts a variety of industries and organizations. Among those affected are pharmacies, medical practitioners, hospitals and clinics, healthcare and long-term care facilities, manufacturers and research labs.

The Safe Prescribing Act of 2013 impacts drug storage, and could impact your requirements for a DEA-approved safe. SafeandVault.com is your trusted source for safes that meet the Schedule I – V requirements for drugs and narcotics. 

DEA-approved safes are critical for security and safety and SafeandVault.com offers a wide variety of storage products to meet requirements, and we also have the facts you need to stay compliant with the law.

The CSA (Controlled Substances Act) puts drugs and other substances into one of five categories or schedules, with Schedule I, also known as C1, requiring the most security and Schedule V, sometimes referred to as C5, the least. Under the Safe Prescribing Act of 2013, the DEA plans to reclassify hydrocodone, requiring storage in a higher security-rated safe.

SafeandVault.com is pleased to provide safes in compliance with the newest regulations. Choose from a variety of models rated TL-15 and Class 5 for the storage of these narcotics.  

Controlled substances classified as Schedule I or II require storage in a Class 5 narcotics storage safe. This DEA-approved safe must weigh over 750 pounds. The TL-rated safes should be securely fastened to a wall or floor and. Depending on the quantity contained, the safe may also need to be linked to an alarm system that alerts local police. SafeandVault.com’s Class 5 safes include dual combination modes and can withstand 10 minutes of a brute force attack.

For greater protection, choose from among SafeandVault.com’s TL 30-rated safes. These storage safes are tested to the highest standards and can withstand a variety of drills, griders or sledge hammers for a minimum of 30 minutes. Also rated fireproof for up to an hour at 1700 degrees Fahrenheit, these safes meet DEA requirements.

To explore SafeandVault.com’s full line of storage safes and learn more about regulations, visit our Narcotics and Controlled Substances page.  It’s our privilege to be your partner in security, safety and compliance.