Can CII's be stored in a robot with adequate security for designated employees?

The storage of controlled substances, particularly Schedule IIs (CII), is governed by strict regulations to ensure their security and prevent misuse. Under federal and state laws, including those applicable in Oregon, CIIs must be stored in a secure manner that significantly limits access to only those individuals who are authorized to handle them.

In this context, while a robot may provide adequate security features, the law explicitly restricts the types of controlled substances that can be stored in automated dispensing systems. Specifically, only Schedule III to V controlled substances are permitted in such devices due to the lower potential for abuse compared to CIIs. This regulation aims to mitigate the risk of diversion and ensure proper oversight of more potent medications that may be subject to higher rates of abuse.

Hence, the correct understanding is that CIIs cannot be stored in a robot, regardless of how secure the device may be, aligning with the legal framework that governs the dispensing and inventory management of these controlled substances.