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.