Time delay safes will deter pharmacy robberies by electronically delaying the time it takes for pharmacy employees to be able to open the safe. Employees must enter a code to open the safe, which automatically triggers a wait time before the safe is electronically unlocked.
How do you open a time delay safe?
Opening procedure:
- Enter combination to start time delay (light will start flashing)
- After your time delay period (5 or 10 minutes) the light will begin flashing faster with a beep every 30 seconds.
- Enter in combination again and turn handle.
What is a narcotic time delay safe?
“Time-delay safes reduce the theft and diversion of opioid medications and brings added security to our stores, which creates a safe environment for our patients and colleagues.” ... CVS Health's time-delay safe program is one of many company initiatives to help address and prevent prescription opioid misuse and diversion.
