Medication Guidelines
Medication Guidelines
The use of specific, necessary medications during school hours will allow students to remain in school and will facilitate a level of well being that will enhance student participation in the classroom.
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All medication, prescription and over-the-counter medication, will be administered only if the parent has signed a medication permission form. (Either the medication permission form for temporary, as needed, or daily mediation or the general health form that lists over-the-counter medication)
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All prescribed medication must be in a properly labeled pharmacy bottle.
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All over-the-counter medication must be in the original packaging.
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Medication must be delivered to school by the parent/guardian. Children should not transport any medication to or from school.
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All medication orders expire at the end of the school year.
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Medications must be picked up at the end of the school year. Any remaining medication will be discarded appropriately.
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Frequent use of over-the-counter medication is discouraged. If a student should require more than 10 doses of OTC medication during the school year, a doctor’s order will be required.
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All medication must be kept in the nurse’s office at school. Students who need to carry an inhaler in school must present a permission form signed by a physician to the school nurse.