If you operate a pharmacy, veterinary clinic, dental practice, methadone clinic, pain management office, or any medical facility that handles DEA-scheduled controlled substances, you already know the regulatory situation. 21 CFR § 1301.72 governs physical security for controlled substances, and DEA inspectors will audit your storage specifically against the requirements.
The Hayman PS 1000 E is built to satisfy those requirements — not just meet them, but document compliance cleanly so audits go smoothly.
Who the Hayman PS 1000 E is right for
- Retail pharmacies storing Schedule II–V controlled substances
- Hospital pharmacies and closed-door pharmacies needing secure bulk inventory storage
- Veterinary clinics with ketamine, opioids, and tranquilizers on hand
- Dental practices storing nitrous, opioid prescriptions, and post-op pain medications
- Pain management clinics with on-site dispensing
- Methadone and suboxone clinics with daily dispensing requirements
- Surgery centers and hospice programs with controlled substance inventory
- Research facilities working with DEA-scheduled research compounds
What DEA § 1301.72 actually requires
The federal regulation is specific. Schedule II controlled substances must be stored in “a safe or steel cabinet” meeting these requirements:
- Minimum weight of 750 pounds, OR securely bolted to a permanent structure
- Constructed to provide specified security features (robust door, locking bolts, hardplate)
- Double-door construction for bulk storage scenarios
- Alarm system integration for certain scenarios
- UL-listed lock meeting DEA specifications
The PS 1000 E is purpose-built to satisfy all of these criteria. It’s not a general-purpose safe that “might work” — it’s specifically engineered for DEA compliance.
What makes the PS 1000 E DEA-compliant
- Double-door construction — outer security door + inner inventory door, meeting DEA bulk-storage specs
- 3-way active boltwork with 7 bolts — multiple locking points per DEA spec
- Securam Safelogic Basic electronic lock — UL-listed, audit-trail capable with optional upgrades
- Hardplate + relocker — drill-resistant lock protection
- 60″ × 32″ × 16″ dimensions — substantial interior for bulk pharmacy inventory
- Heavy-duty construction — exceeds the 750-lb minimum weight requirement
- Bolt-down ready for additional DEA compliance when required
- Interior shelving configured for prescription bottle storage
Price: $2,480 — significantly less than custom-spec DEA safes from some competitors, while meeting all regulatory requirements.
DEA compliance features worth knowing
Audit trail. DEA inspectors may ask for access logs. The Securam Safelogic Basic lock on the PS 1000 E supports audit-trail capability with optional upgrades — every open, every code attempt, timestamped. We can configure this at installation for practices that want documentation.
Multi-user codes. Pharmacy operations typically need separate codes for the pharmacist, tech, manager, and after-hours access. The Safelogic Basic supports multiple codes with user tracking. Each user’s activity is logged separately.
Duress code support. Some configurations include duress-code functionality that silently triggers alarm integration if an employee is forced to open under coercion. Optional upgrade — we can spec this when configuring your install.
When the PS 1000 E is NOT the right choice
- You only handle Schedule III–V, no Schedule II. Some practices (specifically certain vet clinics) may have lighter DEA requirements and can use a smaller UL-rated safe. Confirm with your DEA registrant or compliance officer.
- You’re not DEA-registered. A standard DynaVault or MagnaVault EX is more cost-effective for non-scheduled medication storage.
- Your inventory volume requires a vault, not a safe. High-volume distribution pharmacies or wholesalers may need a walk-in vault rather than a safe. The PS 1000 E is for retail pharmacy and clinical-scale storage.
- You need mobile storage. The PS 1000 E is intended for fixed installation. Mobile clinics, ambulances, and traveling practitioners have separate DEA rules and equipment.
Florida-specific considerations
Florida Board of Pharmacy rules. Florida layers additional rules on top of federal DEA regulations. Florida Statutes Chapter 465 and Florida Administrative Code 64B16 include requirements around pharmacy security, record-keeping, and controlled-substance storage that work alongside DEA standards. The PS 1000 E satisfies both federal and Florida requirements.
Hurricane evacuation protocols. Florida pharmacies near evacuation zones need procedures for moving or securing controlled substances during mandatory evacuation. We can help design protocols — the PS 1000 E is bolted down, but evacuation plans should address how inventory is managed if the facility must close.
Post-hurricane inspection. After major storm events, DEA often conducts follow-up inspections on pharmacies in affected areas. A properly installed, well-documented PS 1000 E with clean audit logs makes these inspections smooth.
What Key-En-Lock includes
- Pre-install compliance review — we confirm the installation location meets DEA requirements
- Delivery and professional placement
- Slab bolt-down with 1/2″ concrete anchors (required for DEA compliance)
- Electronic lock programming with multi-user code setup
- Audit-trail configuration if desired
- Documentation package for your DEA compliance file
- Alarm integration coordination if required
- Lifetime Hayman warranty support with priority factory service
See the Pharmacy safe details
View the PS 1000 E and specifications →
Call (321) 224-5625 for a pharmacy consultation. We’ve installed PS 1000 E safes in Brevard pharmacies, vet clinics, and medical practices. Typical install is 1 day from delivery to bolted-down and programmed. We also provide DEA-compliance documentation for your registrant’s file.
