Integrated methadone bottle holder.

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SKU 10-101

College of Pharmacy Compliant · All Provinces

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Pharmacy Narcotic Safe A-3524 with Time Delay Lock

Heavy-duty steel narcotic safe with integrated methadone bottle holder and four rollout drawers. Designed for community pharmacies and clinics running methadone or multi-program controlled-substance dispensing. White powder-coated finish, electronic time-delay lock.

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CA

$2,499.00

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Drawers

4

Rollout

Dimensions

35″ × 24″ × 22″

cubic feet

Weight

450

lbs

Warranty

5 yr

Safe · 1 yr lock

Product type Pharmacy / narcotic safe with time-delay lock
Dimensions (H × W × D) 35″ × 24″ × 22″
Weight 450 lb · 204 kg
Construction Heavy-duty steel cabinet
Color White powder-coated
Drawers 4 height adjustable rollout drawers
Special feature Integrated methadone bottle holder
Lock system Time-delay LaGard 702 series electronic lock
Lock codes 29 codes — 1 manager + 28 user
Bolt-down 4 bolt-down holes at bottom · bolt-down recommended
SKU 10-101
Model A-3524-R4
Series Advance

Time-delay electronic lock

LaGard 702 series electronic lock with 29 programmable codes (1 manager + 28 user). Configurable time delay prevents impulsive access during dispensing operations.

Heavy-duty steel construction

Solid steel cabinet built to withstand prying, drilling, and forced-entry attempts at the security rating level.

4 height adjustable rollout drawers

Height-adjustable rollout drawers slide fully open for clear access to inventory. Designed for organized Schedule II controlled substance storage.

Integrated methadone bottle holder

Built-in methadone bottle holder slots into the existing drawer space. Designed for methadone dispensing programs and multi-program pharmacy operations. Exclusive to Advance Series.

Bolt-down ready

Four bolt-down holes at the base for permanent floor installation. Required by some provincial College of Pharmacy guidelines for high-volume controlled substance storage.

White powder-coated finish

Durable white powder-coated finish resistant to chipping, fading, and routine cleaning agents. Visually integrates with clinical and pharmacy environments.

Applications

Where to use A-3524-R4

Designed for environments running methadone, multi-program, or higher-frequency Schedule II controlled-substance dispensing. Typical deployments include:

Pharmacy & dispensing

  • Community retail pharmacies
  • Independent compounding pharmacies
  • Methadone dispensing programs
  • Long-term care pharmacy services
  • Hospital outpatient pharmacies

Clinical & institutional

  • Hospital narcotics rooms
  • Walk-in clinics with prescribing capability
  • Veterinary clinics with controlled substances
  • Dental offices (controlled-substance prescribing)
  • Specialty clinics (pain management, addiction medicine)

Storage & compliance

  • Multi-location pharmacy chains
  • Pharmaceutical distribution facilities
  • Regulated research facilities
  • Public health agency storage
  • Cannabis-licensed pharmacy back-of-house

Emergency & mobile

  • Ambulance services (paramedic narcotic stock)
  • Paramedic stations and dispatch bases
  • Mobile health units and outreach vans
  • Search and rescue bases
  • Air ambulance and medevac bases
ALL DEPLOYMENT CONTEXTS BACKED BY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY COMPLIANT DOCUMENTATION
- Our warranty

Built solid. Backed accordingly.

Every StrongBox pharmacy safe is backed by a coverage package matched to its expected service life — five years on the safe construction itself, and one year on the electronic lock and keypad components.

5 Years

Safe Construction

Steel cabinet, drawers, bolt mechanism, and structural components covered against manufacturing defects.

1 Year

Lock & Keypad

LaGard 702 series electronic lock and keypad covered for materials and workmanship for the first year of ownership.

- FULL COVERAGE DETAILS

Year-by-year coverage, service area across every Canadian province and territory, what's covered and not covered, and the full claim process.

Built for regulated pharmacy environments.

A-3524-R4 is built to provincial College of Pharmacy specifications for Schedule II controlled-substance storage. See regulatory alignment below.

College of Pharmacy Built to provincial College of Pharmacy specifications across all Canadian provinces. Configuration supports inspection readiness for controlled-substance storage requirements.
CDSA Designed for secure storage of Schedule II controlled substances per Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) requirements. Time-delay lock supports access logging where required.
Security rating Safe construction meets industry-standard requirements for pharmacy narcotic safe deployment.
Health Canada Compatible with Health Canada controlled-substance storage guidelines for licensed pharmacy operations.
Insurance compliance Bolt-down installation supports insurance carrier requirements for controlled-substance storage. Confirm specific requirements with your carrier.
A-3524-R4 Specification Sheet
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Installation & Bolt-Down Guide
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A-3524-R4 — common questions.

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What's the difference between the StrongBox B-3424-R4 and Advance A-3524-R4?

Both safes share the same security spec — B-rated construction, LaGard 702 series time-delay lock, 1″ stainless steel locking bolt, A36 resistant plate, 29 codes (1 manager + 28 user). The substantive difference is configuration: A-3524-R4 carries an integrated methadone bottle holder built into the drawer space, and ships in a white powder-coated finish at slightly different dimensions (35″ × 24″ × 22″ versus 34″ × 24″ × 20″ on the StrongBox). The Advance Series is intended for community pharmacies running methadone or multi-program dispensing where the methadone holder removes the need for a separate accessory. If you're running standard Schedule II dispensing without methadone, the StrongBox B-3424-R4 covers the use case at $100 more and is the simpler choice.

How does the integrated methadone bottle holder work, and can it be removed?

The methadone holder is a slotted rack built into the drawer space — designed to accept standard pharmacy methadone bottle sizes upright, with separators between bottles to prevent shifting. It's intended as a permanent integration; the rack is not designed to be removed and reinstalled on rotation. If you don't need methadone-specific organization, the StrongBox B-3424-R4 is the better fit — you keep all the storage capacity without the methadone-specific structure taking drawer real estate. Confirm bottle dimensions against the holder spec before ordering; bottle sizes vary across compounding configurations.

Is this safe approved for methadone dispensing programs in my province?

The A-3524-R4 carries B-rated construction and is built to provincial College of Pharmacy specifications across all Canadian provinces — the same baseline regulatory alignment as the StrongBox series. Methadone-specific program approval is a separate question that depends on your provincial methadone program registration and your College of Pharmacy methadone-dispensing endorsement. The safe itself satisfies the storage hardware requirements; the program approval covers your operation. If you want us to confirm hardware fit against your specific province's methadone program guidance, send us your College registration number and methadone program ID.

Does the Advance Series come in different finishes besides white?

The A-3524-R4 ships in white powder-coated finish as the standard configuration. Other Advance Series models (A-3020-R3, A-3824-R5, A-6032) may have different finish options depending on production run. If you need a specific colour to integrate with an existing dispensary palette, contact us before ordering — custom powder-coat is available with lead time, and we can quote against your colour reference at that point.

How does bolt-down installation work for a 450 lb safe?

The A-3524-R4 weighs 450 lb empty, with 4 bolt-down holes at the base accepting standard concrete anchor bolts. Most insurance carriers require bolt-down for any controlled-substance safe; some provincial Colleges of Pharmacy also mandate it above certain Schedule II inventory thresholds. Our GTA white-glove install includes bolt-down service into a concrete floor as part of the placement. For sites outside the GTA, the safe ships ready-to-install and your contractor handles the bolt-down at install time — you'll need clear access to the floor underneath (no vinyl or laminate you don't want to drill through). Floor needs to be level and able to support 450 lb concentrated load.

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Where does this model fit your operation?

NOR-5L42 is the standard fit for the front-counter dispensary. See where 

other models sit relative to your volume and footprint needs.

01 · Front-counter dispensary

Small footprint. Dispensing-station ready.

Sits beside the dispensing workstation — clears most under-counter cabinets at 32″ height

Handles 30–80 door-opens per day

Standard 15A outlet, no dedicated circuit

Typical: independent pharmacy keeping 30–60 days of vaccines and insulin within arm's reach

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02 · Vaccine clinic / family practice

Daily-throughput uprights. Heated glass for stock checks.

Heated glass lets staff confirm stock levels without opening the door — critical for temperature stability

Typical: walk-in flu and travel clinic running 80–150 doses per day, restocked weekly from a central depot

Often paired with an NOR-5L42 under-counter as overflow during campaign season

Needs 4″ rear and 2″ side ventilation clearance

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03 · Long-term care & central storage

High-capacity uprights and double-door for bulk storage.

Hospital pharmacy or LTC central fill — bulk vaccine, biologics, and refrigerated compounds in one room

Sized for 200+ door-opens per shift

Lockable doors standard; double-door models ship on a pallet with lift-gate service

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