Medical cabinet, lockable internal compartment

The KFAK range provides lockable steel medical cabinets with a separate internal lockable compartment for segregating medicines or other sensitive healthcare supplies from general stock.

These cabinets can be suitable for care homes, GP surgeries, dental practices, first-aid rooms and other healthcare environments where secure, organised medicine storage is required.

Important: a lockable medical cabinet is not automatically suitable for every controlled-drug application. Where medicines are subject to the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973, the cabinet, lock, construction and fixing arrangement must meet the requirements that apply to the premises and use.

KFAK medical cabinet range

The KFAK 02 and KFAK 03 are steel medical cabinets designed to provide a main lockable storage area together with a separately locked internal compartment.

• steel cabinet construction;
• flush-closing main door;
• separate internal lockable compartment;
• removable shelving;
• key-operated main and internal locks; and
• gloss white powder-coated finish.

KFAK 02 lockable medical cabinet

The KFAK 02 is the smaller of the two cabinets shown here. It provides general lockable storage together with a separate internal compartment for items that need to be kept apart from the main cabinet contents.

The cabinet is manufactured from 1.5 mm steel and includes one removable shelf. The main cabinet door and internal compartment are each secured separately.

KFAK 02 technical specification

Dimensions	450 mm high × 300 mm wide × 140 mm deep
Weight	6 kg
Steel thickness	1.5 mm
Shelves	1 removable shelf
Main lock	Key-operated cam lock, supplied with 2 keys
Internal compartment	Separate key-operated lock, supplied with 2 keys
Finish	Gloss white powder coating

KFAK 03 large medical cabinet

The KFAK 03 provides greater storage capacity than the KFAK 02. It combines a larger main compartment with two removable shelves and a separate internal lockable section.

Like the smaller model, it is manufactured from 1.5 mm steel and has separate keyed access to the main cabinet and internal compartment.

KFAK 03 technical specification

Dimensions	550 mm high × 380 mm wide × 205 mm deep
Weight	11 kg
Steel thickness	1.5 mm
Shelves	2 removable shelves
Main lock	Key-operated cam lock, supplied with 2 keys
Internal compartment	Separate key-operated lock, supplied with 2 keys
Finish	Gloss white powder coating

KFAK 02 vs KFAK 03

Feature	KFAK 02	KFAK 03
Overall size	450 × 300 × 140 mm	550 × 380 × 205 mm
Weight	6 kg	11 kg
Removable shelves	1	2
Separate internal compartment	Yes	Yes
Main use	Smaller-volume secure medical storage	Higher-capacity secure medical storage

What can the internal compartment be used for?

The separate locked compartment can be useful where a healthcare organisation wants to segregate particular medicines, keys, records or sensitive items from general first-aid or medical stock.

The presence of an internal compartment should not be treated as proof that a cabinet satisfies controlled-drug safe-custody requirements. Controlled-drug storage must be assessed against the applicable legal and organisational requirements.

Controlled-drug storage requires specific checks

In the UK, the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 set specific requirements for certain controlled drugs and the safes, cabinets or rooms used to store them.

Depending on the premises and medicines involved, requirements can include the construction of the cabinet, resistance to unauthorised access, lock specification and secure fixing to the building.

Before using any medical cabinet for controlled drugs, confirm that the exact cabinet and installation meet the requirements that apply to the site. For broader guidance, see our Controlled Drugs Cabinet UK guide.

Suitable healthcare environments

KFAK medical cabinets can provide general secure storage in a range of healthcare and workplace settings, including:

• care homes;
• GP surgeries;
• dental practices;
• first-aid rooms;
• workplace medical rooms;
• clinics; and
• other managed healthcare environments.

The correct cabinet should be chosen around the medicines or supplies being stored, the access-control requirement and the organisation’s own procedures.

Why separate medical storage matters

Separating sensitive items from general supplies can make storage easier to manage and can support clearer access-control procedures.

• general first-aid supplies can remain organised separately;
• sensitive items can have an additional level of restricted access;
• different staff permissions can be reflected in storage procedures;
• stock checks can be easier to manage; and
• the cabinet can support a more structured medicine-storage process.

Choosing between KFAK 02 and KFAK 03

Choose the cabinet around the volume and type of items being stored rather than simply selecting the largest available model.

• KFAK 02: better suited to smaller quantities and locations where wall space is limited.
• KFAK 03: provides greater capacity and an additional removable shelf for larger medicine-storage requirements.

Also consider who needs access, how keys will be controlled, where the cabinet will be installed and whether specialist regulatory requirements apply.

Related medical storage guides

• Medical Cabinets UK – choosing secure healthcare storage.
• Controlled Drugs Cabinet UK – controlled-drug storage requirements and cabinet selection.
• Medicine Storage Systems UK – organising medicine storage across healthcare environments.
• Medical Cabinet Locks & Access Control UK – key, digital and access-management options.
• Medicine Cabinet Audit Checklist UK – operational checks for healthcare storage.

KFAK Medical Cabinet FAQs

Are KFAK cabinets suitable for controlled drugs?

A separate internal lockable compartment does not by itself demonstrate controlled-drug compliance. The exact cabinet, lock, construction, fixing and intended use must be checked against the safe-custody requirements that apply to the premises.

What is the difference between KFAK 02 and KFAK 03?

KFAK 03 is the larger cabinet and includes two removable shelves, while KFAK 02 is more compact and includes one removable shelf. Both have a separately lockable internal compartment.

What are KFAK medical cabinets made from?

The KFAK 02 and KFAK 03 specifications shown here use 1.5 mm steel with a gloss white powder-coated finish.

Do KFAK cabinets have separate locks?

Yes. The main cabinet and internal compartment are separately lockable, allowing the internal section to be managed independently from the main storage area.

Where can KFAK medical cabinets be used?

They can be used for secure general medical storage in settings such as care homes, GP surgeries, dental practices, first-aid rooms and clinics, subject to the organisation’s own storage and regulatory requirements.

Summary: KFAK lockable medical cabinets

The KFAK 02 and KFAK 03 provide lockable steel medical storage with a separate internal compartment, removable shelving and independent keyed access.

They can be useful where medicines or sensitive healthcare supplies need organised, restricted storage. Where controlled drugs are involved, always verify the exact cabinet and installation against the legal and organisational safe-custody requirements before use.