In addition to providing security against the theft or unmonitored use of medications, drug storage systems can help you ensure patient safety, manage inventory and purchasing, improve workflow efficiency and, of course, earn points with accreditation bodies.

Armstrong Medical Industries, Inc. Armstrong PEL Cart (800) 323-4220 writeOutLink("www.armstrongmedical.com",1) Price: less than $2,000 FYI: Forgetting to lock a cart after removing items is a hazardous error, one that accreditors notice. Armstrong's auto-locking PEL Cart addresses the issue, says the company. A lightweight aluminum cart available in two sizes, it features an auto-lock timer running from one to 255 minutes, up to 250 access codes and available software to provide an access log.