Yes, storing “Dangerous Drugs”, such as morphine and fentanyl, which are strictly controlled narcotic and psychotropic medicines, requires security standards far higher than those for ordinary medicines. First, all Dangerous Drugs must be kept in a fixed safe or vault made of strong metal or other heavy-duty material. The safe must be firmly secured to the building structure (for example, bolted to a concrete floor or wall) to prevent it from being removed in its entirety. Secondly, access to the storage location must be strictly controlled, with only a very small number of authorised personnel having access to the keys or combination. In addition, in many cases the Department of Health will require a separate 24-hour CCTV system to provide comprehensive coverage of the safe area.
HONG KONG DRUG LICENSING
If my business involves “dangerous drugs”, what special security requirements apply to their storage?
A complete explanation of the regulatory basis, Drew Tang’s recommendations and risk alerts. The original material dates from 2025; read it alongside the latest official requirements.
Original guide, 2025 edition: These FAQs are provided for topic-based reference and have not all been individually checked against current rules. Please confirm fees, personnel, renewal, changes and product requirements against the professional in-depth guide for the relevant licence type and the official requirements in force at the time.
Back to Category B: Licence Types and Scope of Application (Q51-Q100) Search more questions