When pharmacy growth or a new controlled drug service pushes Schedule 8 storage beyond what a drug safe can handle, the upgrade involves more than buying a bigger safe. This guide covers what triggers the need for a vault, what Australian regulations require, and what the approval and installation process involves.

Opioid replacement therapy is one of the most tightly regulated pharmacy services in Australia. This guide explains what the ORT dispensing area approval process involves - and why the design decisions made early determine whether your application succeeds at first submission.