Pharmaceuticals

Q: How do you work collaboratively with pharmaceutical organisations?

We bring our expertise and understanding of the security requirements for this sector to our clients, many of who will be going through the licensing process for the first time.

Q: What is your approach to managing risk in the pharmaceutical sector?

With robust controls that protect not just the product but also the business. Loss reporting can be devastating were it to occur.

Q: Why use a security consultant for pharmaceutical organisations?

Because we will ensure you are both compliant and protected.

Specialist security for controlled substances

Solutions that suit the setting

Right-sized security for high-risk substances

Consistent compliance across sites and systems

Confidence for regulators, staff and operators

Security compliance is critical. Let us help with:

Risk identification and assessment
License and regulatory compliance
Security technology selection
Independent verification of installed systems and processes
Security engineering and design
Procurement and project management
Procedural planning and implementation

Approved security advisor of controlled substances for

Secure storage of schedule 8 & 9 substances

Assessment of premises for secure storage of Schedule 8 and 9 substances, in line with Regulation 74.

Protecting critical plant and equipment

As environments and threats change, regular assessment keeps critical plant and equipment protected and operational.

Examples from the field

QLD Health – Secure Central Pharmacy Facility

Queensland Health approved the establishment of a new 8,000sqm warehouse to accommodate Central Pharmacy operations, supporting the storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals to hospitals statewide.

Project Consulting was engaged as the security specialist to ensure compliance with Section 9 and 10 of the TGA’s Australian Code of Good Wholesaling Practice for Medicines and Queensland Health’s Standard for secure storage of Schedule 8 medicines. Our work included a comprehensive risk assessment, review of construction and fit-out plans, and development of a security risk management plan. Final sign-off confirmed the facility met regulatory and licensing requirements for safe pharmaceutical storage.

Montu – Building a Secure Foundation for Regulated Health Innovation

Operating at the forefront of Australia’s health technology sector, Montu recognises that strong security and regulatory compliance are critical to maintaining trust and operational continuity. Based in Geebung, Queensland, Montu partnered with Matryx to undertake an extensive security assessment and develop a comprehensive Security Management Plan aligned with Australian standards and regulatory requirements.

The engagement established an ongoing security program incorporating physical, electronic and procedural controls essential for a highly regulated environment. This proactive approach provides a secure setting for staff, customers and visitors, while ensuring that sensitive assets, information and property are appropriately protected, supporting Montu and its affiliates as they continue to innovate with confidence.

Cannatrek – Securing Compliance Across the Medicinal Supply Chain

As one of Australia’s first licensed medicinal cannabis companies, Cannatrek operates in a highly regulated environment where security and compliance are critical from production through to distribution. To support this, Cannatrek partnered with Matryx to undertake an extensive security assessment and develop a tailored Security Management Plan aligned with Australian standards and regulatory requirements.

The engagement established a structured, ongoing security program covering physical, electronic and procedural controls across laboratory, storage and distribution operations, across multiple locations. This proactive approach ensures that assets, information and products are protected at every stage of the supply chain, reinforcing Cannatrek’s position as a trusted, compliant supplier in Australia’s medicinal cannabis market.