Medications at School

Tips for success:

• All medication permission must go through the nurse's office for approval.
• Students may not carry any medication on their person except as outlined above - cough drops and all over the counter medications are included.
• If your student has a special circumstance, not covered by these guidelines, please call the nurse.
• Disregarding district medication policies will result in consequences as deemed necessary by school administrators.

Any medication that has to be taken by a student during school hours, even if it’s over-the-counter medication (non-prescription) requires a doctor’s order and written permission from a parent.

All medications must be brought to school in the original containers. The instructions on the label for administering the medication must match the written instructions provided by the child’s physician. Medications cannot be dispensed unless the two sets of instructions match.

Winthrop Public School's Administration of Medications to Students Policy: