Can the school nurse give medication to my child?

Yes. Certain over the counter medications (allergy eye drops, antihistamines, analgesic/antipyretics, cough medications, decongestants, and expectorants, products for lactose intolerance, migraine headaches and motion sickness) may be administered according to the label directions with a parent/guardian’s written authorization. Prescription medications may be given according to Connecticut State Law and Regulations which requires an MD, DDS, OD, APRN or PAC’s written order and parent/guardian’s signed authorization. Specifically:

Prescription Medications to be given at school Requires:  

1. A written and signed order form by a licensed prescriber (forms available in clinic or downloaded from school clinic website).
2. A parent or guardian signature on the form.
3. An adult MUST deliver medication to the clinic. Students are NOT permitted to carry medication to and from school.
4. Medication must be in its original container with the pharmacy label attached.

Over the Counter Medications to be given at school Requires:

1. A signed order form by the parent or guardian (forms available in clinic or downloaded from clinic website).
2. An adult MUST deliver medication to the clinic. Students are NOT permitted to carry medication to and from school.
3. Medication must be in its original container.