Prescription Policy

School Policy: Accepting and Administering Prescription Medication

In order to ensure the health and safety of all students; the following guidelines must be followed regarding accepting and administering medications in our schools:

• Medications must be delivered to the school nurse in a pharmacy or manufacturer labeled container with the current order date by the parent/legal guardian or responsible adult designated by the parent/guardian.
• Please bring in no more than a (30) thirty day supply of medication each month.
• The school nurse in the presence of the parent/guardian/adult designee will count medications.
• Parent/guardian consent must be completed before any medication can be given at school.
• Medication order must be completed and signed by a prescriber licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (physician, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, etc) before medication can be given.

Paperwork for medication administration must be renewed each school year.

*NOTE: No student is allowed to carry medication to school, except for asthma inhalers and Epipens. If a student is found carrying medication for delivery it will not be accepted and the parent/guardian/designee will be called to come immediately to school to follow above guidelines. For the safety of students and staff all students receiving medications at school must have a current picture on file with the school nurse.