Medications should be scheduled around school hours if possible.
The Medication Administration Form for all medications to be given at school can be found at the top of this page.
Medication Orders
Medications orders are required from a physician/licensed provider for all medications to be given at school. This includes prescription, over the counter and herbal remedies. All medication orders must be dated on or after July 1st of the current school year.
The order from the licensed provider must include:
- Student’s name
- Name, signature and phone number of the licensed provider
- Name of medication
- Route and dosage of the medication
- Frequency and time of medication administration
- Date of the order and discontinuation date if applicable
- Specific directions for administration if necessary
Medication Packaging/Delivery
A parent/guardian or a responsible adult designated by the parent/guardian should deliver all medications to the school. The medication must be in the original pharmacy labeled bottle or packaging or over the counter packaging including medication, name dosage and frequency of administration.
For prescription medications the label must include:
- Name, address, telephone number and Federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) number of the pharmacy
- Patient name
- Directions for use (dosage, frequency, time of administration, route, and any special instructions)
- Name and registration number of the licensed prescriber
- Prescription serial number
- Date originally filled
- Name of medication and amount dispensed
- Controlled substance statement when applicable
- Medications in plastic bags or containers other than their original pharmacy container are not acceptable
Medication Pick-Up
A parent/guardian or a designated adult will be responsible to pick up any unused medication at the end of each school year or if it is discontinued. Any medication not retrieved by the last student day will be disposed of.
Children will be permitted to carry epinephrine auto-injectors and inhalers home on the last day of school. If you do not wish to have your child carry these medications home with them, please contact the school nurses. Any epinephrine auto-injectors and inhalers not retrieved by the last student day will be disposed of.
New School Year
A new prescription is required at the beginning of every school year for medication that is taken or available at the school on a long term basis. Medication orders from a physician/ licensed prescriber are valid for one school year and the summer only.
Standing Order Over-the-Counter Medications
Each standing order over-the-counter medication (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, tums) can be given no more than 2 times per week, or 5 times per year to an individual student. If your child has a need to take these medications at school at a higher frequency, please use the Individual Order for Over-the-Counter Medication. This form should be signed by your child's doctor and a parent. A new order is needed at the start of each new school year.