How much does an OCP-mandated time-delay narcotic safe cost in Ontario?

OCP-compliant narcotic safes at Delmen Medical Supply start at approximately $1700. These safes are designed to meet Ontario College of Pharmacists requirements, including a mandatory 5-minute time-delay lock and digital audit features, making them ideal for independent pharmacies.

Are your pharmacy safes ULC-rated and suitable for high-security environments?

Yes, Delmen pharmacy safes are built with a minimum 1/4 inch solid steel body and a 1/2 inch reinforced steel door. They include ULC-rated electronic locks, internal relockers, and are designed to exceed Health Canada Level 4 security requirements.

Do pharmacy safes require time-delay locks for compliance in Canada?

Yes, most provincial regulations including Ontario require time-delay locks on narcotic safes to prevent unauthorized access and improve pharmacy security compliance.

Do you offer professional installation and floor bolting services across Canada?

Delmen Medical Supply provides inside delivery, professional installation, and floor anchoring services across Canada. Safes are securely bolted to concrete subfloors to meet insurance requirements and pass regulatory inspections.

What is the purpose of a narcotic safe in a pharmacy?

A narcotic safe is used to securely store controlled substances and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while preventing theft, diversion, and unauthorized access within healthcare facilities.

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-Narcotic Safes · Controlled-Substance Storage

Time-delay narcotic safes, built for Canadian healthcare facilities.

Canada’s Most Affordable

Medical-Grade Vaccine

Refrigeration

Solid-steel, time-delay safes for secure Schedule II storage in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics — with our StrongBox series proudly made in Canada.

7-Time-Delay Lock

LaGard 702, 5-min

minimum, 29 codes

College-Compliant

Meets provincial pharmacy

guidelines

Free Signboard

2 time-delay signs with every safe

5-Year

Safe warranty

Trusted by pharmacies and clinics across Canada

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Pharmacy Narcotic Safe A-3020
Product Type: Pharmacy / Narcotic Safe with Time Delay Lock Dimensions: Height: 30 Inch Width: 20 Inch Depth: 22 Inch Weight: 350 lbs Drawers: 3 roll out drawers (Height Adjustable) Special Feature: Ability to accommodate methadone bottle in door backside Color: Tele White Powder coated Design: Designed to easily replace a standard wooden...

$2,199.00

$2,199.00

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Pharmacy Narcotic Safe A-3524
Product Type: Pharmacy / Narcotic Safe with Time Delay Lock Dimensions: Height: 35 Inch Width: 24 Inch Depth: 22 Inch Weight: 450 lbs Drawers: 5 roll out drawers (Height Adjustable) Special Feature: Ability to accommodate methadone bottle in door backside Color: Tele White Powder coated Design: Designed to easily replace a standard wooden...

$2,499.00

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Pharmacy Narcotic Safe A-3824
Product Type: Pharmacy / Narcotic Safe with Time Delay Lock Dimensions: 38"H x 24"W x 22"D Weight: 425 lbs Drawers: 5 Sliding Drawers Special Feature: Ability to accommodate methadone bottle in door backside Color: Powder coated Tele White Design: Designed to easily replace a standard wooden pharmacy cabinet Lock System: Time delay...

$2,499.00

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Pharmacy Narcotic Safe A-3840 (Double Door)
Product Type: Pharmacy / Narcotic Safe with Time Delay Lock Dimensions: Height: 38 Inch Width: 40 Inch Depth: 22 Inch Weight: 700 lbs Drawers: 10 roll out drawers (Height Adjustable) Special Feature: Ability to accommodate methadone bottle in door backside Color: Tele White Powder coated Design: Designed to easily replace a standard wooden...

$3,799.00

$3,799.00

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Pharmacy Narcotic Safe A-6032
Product Type: Pharmacy / Narcotic Safe with Time Delay Lock Dimensions: Height: 60 Inch Width: 32 Inch Depth: 16 Inch Weight: 450 lbs Shelves: 7 (Height Adjustable) Color: Tele White Powder Coated Lock System: Time delay Securam Prologic High-Quality lock with 30 Codes: 2 Manager Codes and 28 User Codes Installation: 4 Bolt...

$3,799.00

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Strong-Box B-3924-R5 Pharmacy Safe with Delay Lock
The Strong Box Safe B-3924-R5 is built for higher-volume pharmacies managing larger quantities of controlled medications. The added height and internal space allow better separation of inventory, while the time-delay lock helps control access and reduce internal risk.

$2,799.00

$2,799.00

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Strong-Box B-3424-R4 Pharmacy Safe with Delay Lock
The Strong Box Safe B-3424-R4 offers more usable storage for pharmacies handling a wider range of controlled medications. The extra space makes it easier to separate inventory, while the time-delay lock helps manage access during daily operations.

$2,599.00

$2,599.00

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Strong-Box B-3222-R3 Pharmacy Safe with Delay Lock
The Strong Box Safe B-3222-R3 is a compact option for pharmacies with limited space or lower narcotics volume. It provides controlled access with a time-delay lock and enough internal space to store essential medications without overstacking.

$2,399.00

$2,399.00

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Strong-Box A-6024 Safe with Time Delay Lock
The Strong Box Safe A-6024 is designed for pharmacies or facilities handling high volumes of controlled drugs. Its large internal capacity makes it easier to store bulk inventory and keep items organized, while the time-delay lock ensures access is controlled and compliant.

$3,399.00

$3,399.00

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-Industries We Serve

Built for the places that secure controlled substances.

Delmen’s narcotic safes are deployed wherever Schedule II inventory has to be locked down and inspection-ready — from retail dispensaries to ambulances.

Community Retail Pharmacies

Schedule II narcotics, methadone, and controlled dispensing stock.

Hospital Narcotics Rooms

Centralized controlled-substance storage for inpatient pharmacy.

Long-Term Care

Secured narcotic storage across distributed resident-care sites.

Veterinary Clinics

Controlled veterinary medications requiring compliant, time-delay storage.

Pharmaceutical Distribution Facilities

Bulk controlled-substance inventory under secured storage.

Ambulance & Paramedic Services

On-vehicle and depot stock of fentanyl, morphine, ketamine, and naloxone.

Public Health Agency Storage

Regional and psychiatric-centre controlled-substance holdings.

-Compliance & Guidelines

Built to provincial College of Pharmacy standards.

Canadian pharmacy colleges require narcotics to be stored in a compliant, time-delayed safe. Every Delmen safe is built to meet those requirements.

Solid metal construction

Build requirement

Every Delmen safe is solid heavy-gauge steel, sized and weighted for in-dispensary installation.

Every Delmen safe is solid heavy-gauge steel, sized and weighted for in-dispensary

installation.

Integrated electronic time-delay lock

Lock requirement

LaGard 702 series electronic lock, set to the college-required 5-minute minimum delay (programmable up to 99 minutes).

Secured or non-removable

Anti-removal requirement

Bolt-down holes are standard on every model; high-weight builds (up to 700 lb) resist removal on their own.

Sized to secure all narcotics

Capacity requirement

From compact 1-shelf safes to 10-drawer high-capacity builds — all sized for in-dispensary placement.

Located inside the dispensary

Placement requirement

Footprints are designed to fit standard dispensary installation, behind the counter.

Required signage displayed

Signage requirement

Two free time-delay signboards ship with every safe — sized for entrance and counter placement.

-Recognized across provincial Colleges of Pharmacy

Ontario College of Pharmacists

College of Pharmacists of BC

Alberta College of Pharmacy

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba

Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals

Time-delay safe and pharmacy-signage requirements are mandated across Canadian provincial Colleges of Pharmacy. Specific minimums and signage wording vary by province; the descriptions above summarize each college’s intent in plain language as Delmen’s own framing.

Included free with every safe

Compliant signage, included free.

Provincial colleges require time-delay signage on entrance doors and at the pharmacy counter. Every Delmen safe ships with two free time-delay pharmacy signboards — so you’re inspection-ready on day one.

-Compare all 10 models

At a glance. By series, then capacity.

All models use the LaGard 702 electronic time-delay lock (5-minute college minimum, 29 codes). Prices CAD ex-delivery.

Model

Series

Storage

Dimensions

(H × W × D)

Weight

Color

SKU

Price (CAD)

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StrongBox series — black, Made in Canada · 5-yr safe / 1-yr lock

B-3222-R3

StrongBox

3 drawers

32 × 22 × 20

400 lb

Black

10-002

$2,399

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B-3424-R4

StrongBox

4 drawers

34 × 24 × 20

~500 lb

Black

10-003

$2,599

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B-3924-R5

StrongBox

5 drawers

39 × 24 × 20

575 lb

Black

10-004

$2,799

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A-6024

StrongBox

7 shelves

60 × 24 × 20

300 lb

Black

10-005

$3,399

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Advance series — white powder-coated · methadone holder on select models · 5-yr safe / 1-yr lock

A-2018

Advance

1 shelf

20 × 18 × 18

200 lb

White

10-105

$1,399

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A-3020-R3

Advance

3 drawers + methadone holder

30 × 20 × 18

~350 lb

White

10-102

$2,199

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A-3524-R4

Advance

4 drawers + methadone holder

35 × 24 × 20

~450 lb

White

10-101

$2,499

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A-3824-R5

Advance

5 drawers + methadone holder

38 × 24 × 20

~550 lb

White

10-103

$2,899

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A-3840-R10

Advance

3 drawer10 drawers + methadone holders

38 × 40 × 22

700 lb

White

10-104

$3,799

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A-6032

Advance

7 shelves

60 × 32 × 16

450 lb

White

10-106

$3,799

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All models: LaGard 702 electronic time-delay lock (5-minute college minimum, 29 codes — 1 manager + 28 user). Methadone bottle holder included on Advance R3/R4/R5/R10. Prices CAD, ex-delivery; warranty 5-yr safe / 1-yr lock.

-FAQ

Choosing a narcotic safe — common questions.

We respond within 24 hours on business days.

Still have questions?

Tell us your dispensary footprint and methadone-program requirements; we’ll recommend the right safe and confirm college-compliant signage.

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