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The sponsor-investigator must take adequate precautions to ensure the safe and secure handling of controlled substances. The investigator shall take adequate precautions, including storage of the investigational drug in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet, or other securely locked, substantially constructed enclosure, access to which is limited, to prevent theft or diversion of the substance into illegal channels of distribution.