Abstract: The present invention provides an Signaled dispensing station for laboratory items, for dispensing items only to authorized persons, and to facilitate management objects connected with the operation of the station. Dispensing transaction data is recorded and may be used for farther objects. Further it provides a method for dispensing items only to authorized persons, and to facilitate management objects like scheduling restocking. A system is also provided comprising at least one up to a plurality of inventive dispensing stations, the system being designed to facilitate the operation of the dispensing stations.