Medication Administration
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Over-the-Counter (OTC)
OTC medication administration requires parent authorization yearly. Please fill out the HOLD HARMLESS FORM - OTC and return it to the office. We do not supply a stock of OTC medications (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Cough Drops and Antacid (Tums)), but if your child takes any of these regularly, you can choose to send in your own supply. If you choose to send your own OTC medication in, please drop it off in the Health Office with the above paperwork.
Please Note: We CANNOT administer without this form signed. Over-the-phone authorization is not allowed, per district policy.
Prescription Medication
In order to administer any PRESCRIPTION medication during school hours, the following paperwork must be completed:
- A written doctor's order/physician's statement
- An oral medication authorization form will need to be completed by a parent/guardian (HOLD HARMLESS FORM - Prescription).
- All prescription medication must be brought in by a parent/guardian in the original pharmacy container/bottle with a pharmacy label stating the following:
- Child's Name
- Name of medication
- Dosage instructions
- In addition, if your child uses a medication that they carry on their person (inhaler or EpiPen), we will need a letter from your child's physician stating that they are allowed to self-carry this medication.
The above must be submitted to the Nurses Office before medication can be administered during school hours. Thank you for your cooperation.