NEW DEA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMS NARCOTICS STORAGE ARE NOW ENFORCED. IS YOUR AGENCY PREPARED?
Is Your Narcotics Storage DEA Compliant?
Meet new DEA requirements for secure storage, access control, and accountability—at every station and in every ambulance.
What the New DEA Rule Means for EMS
Effective March 9, 2026, new DEA requirements change how EMS agencies must store, control access to, and track narcotics.
Secure Storage
Locked narcotics storage required at stations and in vehicles
Restricted Access
Only authorized personnel should be able to access controlled substances
Accountability
Agencies must maintain clear chain-of-custody and audit-readiness
Where EMS Agencies Are Most at Risk
Inconsistent Storage Security
Unsecured or improperly locked narcotics storage across locations
Uncontrolled Access
Shared or untracked access to controlled substances
Lack of Standardization
No consistent approach across stations and ambulances
A Complete Narcotics Storage Strategy
Knox Narcotics Security Solutions are designed to work as a system across your entire operation:
Station Storage (Hub)
Centralized control at your facility
Knox StationVault™
Centralized narcotics storage for stations
Ambulance / Transport Unit (Spokes)
Secure access in the field
Knox MedVault® 2.75
Vehicle storage for EMS transport units
Knox MedVault® Mini
Compact storage for smaller vehicles
Full Chain-of-Custody
Works with tracking systems to support accountability
Compatible with leading narcotics tracking platforms including, but not limited to:
Quick Compliance Check
Do you have locked narcotics storage at every station?
Is access restricted to authorized personnel only?
Are all ambulances equipped with secure storage?
If you answered “no” to any of these, your agency may not meet new DEA expectations.
Need to Act Quickly?
- Identify gaps in your current storage setup
- Recommend station and vehicle configurations
- Plan implementation with minimal disruption
Trusted by EMS Agencies Nationwide
Used by agencies to strengthen narcotics control and prepare for evolving requirements.
We love the integration with Knox! We’re now able to seamlessly track all narcotic movement and usage. This system provides complete accountability from storage to administration, ensuring every transaction is logged and transparent. It strengthens compliance, improves security, and gives us real-time oversight of our controlled substances.
— Shannon Cohn, Paramedic, Assistant Chief of Operations
Built for EMS. Designed for Compliance.
