Medication Administration During this School Year
Medication Available at School:
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The school nurse is approved to administered the over the counter medications listed on the Emergency Medical Form. This includes Tylenol (acetaminophen), Pepto-Bismol, cough drops, Neosporin (triple antibiotic ointment), Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Epi-Pen (for emergency situations only).
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Emergency Medical Form will be sent home with your child the first day of school. Please complete form and return to school as soon as possible.
Parent signature required for nurse to administered the medications listed above.
Prescribed Medications & Over the Counter Medications:
If your child will be taking medication during school hours, other than those listed above, you are required to provide the school nurse with the following information:
Medication Order Form completed by Physician with a parent signature
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Prescribed Medications
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Over the counter medications (example- Ibuprofen, sinus
medication, eye drops, Tums and more) are required to have a
Physician order.
Bring to school in original container with label.
Medication is to be brought to school by parent/guardian with the exception of inhalers, eye drops, and ointments.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse for assistance.