Medication Guidelines
l. Medications may be administered at school with a parent's written request expressing the need for such medication and the parent provides the medication. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications. All as needed prescription medications need a physician's signature.
2. Prescription medications must be in the original container, properly labeled with the student's name, medication name, dosing instructions and ordered by a physician licensed to practice in the United States.
3. Non-prescription medications must be in the original container and not expired. The dosing instructions on the over-the-counter packaging will be strictly followed. Requests to alter the dosage or frequency of the medication to be administered must be accompanied by a physician's written note stating the dosage of medication to be given and that it is necessary to administer an alternative dosage at school. (fax is acceptable)
l. Medications may be administered at school with a parent's written request expressing the need for such medication and the parent provides the medication. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications. All as needed prescription medications need a physician's signature.
2. Prescription medications must be in the original container, properly labeled with the student's name, medication name, dosing instructions and ordered by a physician licensed to practice in the United States.
3. Non-prescription medications must be in the original container and not expired. The dosing instructions on the over-the-counter packaging will be strictly followed. Requests to alter the dosage or frequency of the medication to be administered must be accompanied by a physician's written note stating the dosage of medication to be given and that it is necessary to administer an alternative dosage at school. (fax is acceptable)
Request to Administer Medication Form
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