Medication Policy
REVERE LOCAL SCHOOLS MEDICATION POLICY
To protect your child’s safety, the clinic staff will adhere to the following medication policy.
It is required that BOTH the parent AND prescriber signatures are on file before any prescription OR non-prescription medication is administered. This includes all medications including such over-thecounter products as Tylenol, Advil, etc.
Although this may cause some inconvenience, we feel that this policy is best for the continued protection of your child, and must be followed. If we do not have your written permission and the written permission of your prescriber, the medication will not be given. Medication order forms can be obtained here or by contacting the clinic staff.
In order for your child to receive any medication at school, please conform with the following:
• A written request must be obtained from the prescriber and the parent/guardian. This request must include the name of the medication, dosage, time it is given during school hours, and duration.
• A signed Prescriber and Parent Request for the Administration of Medication at School is required in order to dispense medication.
• The medication must be in its original container and, and if an over-the-counter medication, the bottle must be new with an unbroken seal. All prescription medications must have a fixed label which indicates the student’s name, name of medication, dosage, method of administration, time of administration and time interval of dosages.
• When the empty prescription bottle is returned to you, please bring the refill to school promptly.
• The medication and the signed permission form must be brought to the school by the parent or guardian. Students may not bring medication to school.
• Please include a photo of your child with the permission form.
• New Request forms must be re-submitted each school year, and are necessary for any changes in medication orders.
• If your child is taken off medication or will no longer receive it at school, please put your request in a dated, written note/eamil as soon as possible, accompanied by a prescriber’s signed order to discontinue the medication. If the medication is not picked up by parents within 30 days, it will be properly disposed of.
• Medication will not be administered without a signed order from the prescriber or Prescriber and Parent Request for the Administration of Medication at School.
Please contact the clinic staff if you have any questions.
Thank you for your cooperation.