Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What do I need in order for my child to have medicine at school?
2. What type of container can the medicine be in?
3. Who can bring/pick up medications?
4. What medications are listed on the Over-the-Counter Parental Permission Form?

What do I need in order for my child to have medicine at school?

Your child's physician must complete a "Physician's Authorization of 
Medication For A Student At School" Form for Prescription medications and 
some over the counter medications. An Over-The-Counter Medications Parental 
Permission form for certain medications may be completed by the parent. 
Parent signature is also required on both forms.

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What type of container can the medicine be in?

The medicine must come in the bottle from the pharmacy with your child's 
name,medication,dosage, and date of prescriptions;for over-the-counter 
medicine it must be provided in the original unopened container to the 
school.

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Who can bring/pick up medications?

The parent/legal guardian must bring in and pick up all medication... the 
student is not allowed to transport medications.

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What medications are listed on the Over-the-Counter Parental Permission Form?

Tylenol or generic for pain per package dose.
Advil/Motrin or generic for pain per package dose.
Antacid medication per package dose.
Calamine lotion or 1% anti-itch cream/spray
Sunscreen
Over-the-counter antibiotic ointment
Cough drops/throat lozenges

All of the above Medications will only be administered as needed and 
once/daily;if more frequent times are needed please have your physician 
complete an Authorization for meds at school form.

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