Procedures for Individual or Population Use of Stock Non-Prescription Medication

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The school may determine it is helpful to have nonprescription medications, known as over-the-counter medications or proprietary medications, at school. It is recommended that protocols and a policy for nonprescription medications be developed by the school to include: 

  1. Obtaining signed consent from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) for the types of over the counter medications that will be administered
  2. Obtaining consent from delegatee for Medication Administration
  3. Who is responsible, authorized or qualified for providing the over-the-counter medications
  4. Informing parents that students will only receive manufacturer’s standard dosage within the standard timeframe as provided on the label
  5. Identifying maximum times students can access this option throughout the school week, month, semester or year
  6. Identifying and informing parents or legal guardians when and how they will be notified within the day of the student’s use with this option
  7. Delegatee agrees to communicate with the school nurse and parents regarding administration
  8. Delegatee agrees to document administration
  9. Delegatee understands and agrees to follow any additional school or program procedure