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Medication Policy

Medication Policy

School Medication

All medicines, including non-prescription drugs, given in school shall be prescribed by a licensed prescriber on an individual basis as determined by the child’s health status.

A written order must contain the following:

  • Student’s name and d.o.b.
  • Diagnosis
  • Name of medication
  • Prescribed dosage, frequency and route of administration
  • Time to be taken during school hours
  • Duration of treatment
  • Possible side effects
  • For medications to be provided “as necessary,” list the conditions for which it is to be given.
  1. Medication orders must be renewed annually or when there is a change in medication dosage.
  2. A pharmacy label does not constitute a written order.
    1. A written statement from the parent or guardian requesting administration of the medication in school is required. A form for a parent request is at the top of the school medication form.
    2. The parent or guardian must assume responsibility to have the medication delivered to the nurse’s office.

The medication must be in a pharmacy-labeled container with only the amount needed to be given in school.

Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturer’s container, with the student’s name on it.

  1. No medications will be transported daily back and forth. Please send the amount needed to be given.

Ask your pharmacist for two containers, one for home and one for school. If you have any questions, please contact the nurse in your child’s building.

Allergies and Dispensing Medication

It is very important that the Health Office be aware of any allergies your child may have. We are especially concerned with food and bee-sting allergies. If your child has either food or bee-sting allergies, please notify the Health Office at the beginning of the school year or when diagnosed. An explanation of your child’s reaction is also important. If your child requires medication for allergies, please remember we need a written doctor’s order, written parent/guardian permission and the medication to be brought in to school by an adult.

Nurses cannot give emergency medication without orders.