Medication Policy

Medication Policy

Please review the general guidelines below in order to allow the school nurse to administer medication to your student. Without the required information, the school nurse will be unable to administer the medication and the parent will have the option to personally administer the medication. The detailed policy is available upon request.  

1. A written order from a licensed prescriber for the medication, and a signed parental consent, must be provided to the school nurse. This also applies to over-the-counter medications such as cold preparations.
2. The medication must be brought to the school by an adult, and must be picked up by an adult. Exceptions apply to rescue medications such as inhalers and EpiPens, when the student is able to safely carry the medication to and from school.
3. Prescription medication must be in the pharmacy labeled bottle. Over the counter medication must be in the labeled, purchased container.
4. Medication orders must be renewed every school year. Any changes to a medication order must come from the licensed prescriber.  This includes changes in dosage, timing, route of administration, or discontinuation of a medication.
5. Students may receive certain over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, TUMS, cough drops, and topical applications from the school nurse with parental permission. Parental permission is required every school year and must be signed off in the health section of the parent portal in PowerSchool. This must be completed as soon as possible at the beginning of the school year.

Note: Students may carry and administer certain medications such as an inhaler, insulin, or an epi-pen, with the approval of the parent, and the school nurse.

Medication orders from a licensed provider are also required every school year for students who are self administering and/or self-carrying medication. 

Please reach out to your school nurse for additional information and guidance.

Medication Administration Authorization Form

Medication Administration Authorization Form for Students with Severe Allergies