Medication

OTC medication:

• Must be sent in original container/packaging

• Must be unexpired

• OTC medication containing aspirin will not be given without a written order from an authorized prescriber due to the association with Rye's Syndrome

• OTC medication will not be given beyond the dosage and frequency guidelines on the medication label without a written order from an authorized prescriber

• Medication not authorized by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) like vitamins and homeopathic medication require a written order from an authorized prescriber

• New consent is required every school year

Prescription Medication:

• Can only be administered with written orders from a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, dentist, podiatrist, osteopath or psychiatrist

• New orders are required every school year

• Prescription medication must come to school in the original container labeled for the student by a pharmacist

• You can ask your pharmacy to provide you with 2 labeled bottles (one for home and one for school)

• Controlled medication must be brought to school by an adult and CANNOT be sent with a student.  Arrangements to deliver medication outside of school hours can be made with the school nurse by calling 320-264-1926.  Many medication used to control ADHD and anxiety are considered controlled medication.