Administration of Medicine


Only prescribed medication will be given at school.
    A. When it is absolutely necessary for students to be given medication at school, it shall be done according to the following guidelines:
    1. A parent request form (provided by the school) must be completed giving the school permission to give medication ordered to the student.
    2. By law, a written order from a physician that includes student's name, medication's name, dosage, and time of administration is required.
    3. Medication must be in a container officially labeled by a physician or pharmacist. The label must include student's name, physician's name, date of original prescription, medication's name, dosage, and time of administration. Any over-the-counter medication must be in the original container.
    4. Administration of medication shall be done by the school nurse; in her absence, a designee will assist the student in administering medication.
    5. Medication must be brought to the office with the appropriate authorization/instructions at the beginning of the school day.

B. Adrenaline to be given for severe anaphylaxis will be supplied to each nurse by the school physician.

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