Authorization to assist competent student with Self-Administration of Medication

Medication shall be administered only when the student's health requires that it be given during school hours.  It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to bring the medication to school and remove any unused medication when treatment is completed.

All prescription medication must be brought to school in the original container.  The pharmacy label must include the following information:

Name of student

Prescription Number

Name of medication and dosage

Administration route or other directions

Date

Licensed prescriber's name

Pharmacy name, address, and phone number

All non-prescription midication must be brought to schol in the original manufacturer's labeled container with the ingredients listed and the child's name affixed to the container.

No more that one month's supply of any medication should be brought to school.

Parent/Guardian Authorization

Student's Name_________________________________________________

School__________________________ Grade ________________________

I request that school personnel assist the above named student to self-administer the following medication while in school and away from school for school activities.

Name of Medication:______________________ Amount to be taken: ________

How medication is to be taken ( orally, topically, inhalation, injection ) __________

Time(s) medication is to be taken: _____________________________________

Reason medication is needed at school: _________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________