Pharmacy Medical HECCMC401A Medicine Cabinet – Internal Controlled Drugs Cabinet – 600 x 800 x 300mm

The Pharmacy Medical HECCMC401A medicine cabinet with internal controlled drugs cabinet provides secure storage for general medicines and controlled drugs within one wall-mounted unit. Suitable for NHS hospitals, pharmacies, GP surgeries, care homes and other healthcare facilities, it combines a double-door medicine cabinet with a separately lockable internal controlled drugs compartment.

Measuring 600mm high, 800mm wide and 300mm deep, this cabinet offers practical medication storage while helping healthcare professionals keep controlled drugs separate from general medicine stock.

Combined medicine and controlled drugs storage

The HECCMC401A provides two secure storage areas within a single cabinet, reducing the need for separate wall-mounted units.

The outer medicine cabinet accommodates everyday medication supplies, while the internal controlled drugs cabinet provides a dedicated, independently locked compartment.

This arrangement is particularly useful in NHS treatment rooms, pharmacy dispensaries, GP surgeries and care homes where medication storage must be organised and access restricted to authorised staff.

Double-door design and full-depth shelving

The outer medicine cabinet features double doors and is advertised with six full-depth shelves for organising medicine cartons, bottles and other appropriately sized supplies.

Its 800mm width provides a spacious storage area, while the 600mm height makes it suitable for rooms where a taller medicine cabinet may not be practical.

The 300mm depth helps maintain a relatively compact wall-mounted profile.

The manufacturer's detailed description specifies four height-adjustable shelves, so the final shelving quantity should be confirmed before publication.

Choice of internal controlled drugs cabinet sizes

The HECCMC401A is available with three internal controlled drugs cabinet configurations, allowing healthcare facilities to select a compartment suited to their medication storage requirements.

• Small – HECDC001: 300mm high x 210mm wide x 270mm deep, with one removable shelf

• Medium – HECDC002: 335mm high x 300mm wide x 270mm deep, with one removable shelf

• Large – HECDC905: 500mm high x 300mm wide x 270mm deep, with two height-adjustable shelves

Each internal controlled drugs cabinet has a right-hand hinged door and its own locking system.

The Small and Medium options provide compact controlled drugs storage, while the Large configuration offers additional height and shelving.

Security standards and controlled drugs safe custody

The outer medicine cabinet conforms to BS2881:1989 Security Level One, the British Standard covering cupboards used for medicine storage in healthcare premises.

The internal controlled drugs cabinet is specified to meet applicable requirements of the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973.

Both compartments incorporate BS3621 key-retaining cylinder locks, helping restrict unauthorised access.

The key-retaining mechanism prevents the key from being removed while the relevant cabinet door remains open, supporting secure medication management procedures.

Welded steel construction

The outer medicine cabinet is manufactured from 0.9mm cold-reduced mild steel, while the internal controlled drugs cabinet uses heavier 1.5mm steel construction.

The internal cabinet incorporates 3mm steel anchor plates at its fixing points for additional strength.

Both cabinets feature welded construction and anti-jemmy folded door returns to help resist forced entry.

The internal controlled drugs cabinet also incorporates a continuous steel hinge with a welded hinge pin to help prevent door removal.

Secure locking and cylinder protection

The HECCMC401A incorporates cylinder locks with anti-pick, anti-drill and anti-bump protection.

The manufacturer's cylinder specification includes independent testing to BS EN1303:2005, Kitemark KM532920 and TS007 1 Star certification.

Hardened steel deadbolts with anti-saw protection and a 14mm throw provide additional security.

Three keys are supplied per lock, and the manufacturer provides a 10-year guarantee on the lock cylinders.

These security features support controlled access to medication in professional healthcare environments.