Nurse’s Nook

Health and Safety First

Medication Administration in School

If your child must have medication of any type during school hours, INCLUDING over-the-counter medications, you must adhere to the following regulations, under state law:

All medications must have the order to administer at school. The form should be completed by the doctor and parent.

Please use one of these forms:

  1. All medications must be brought to school in the original container and delivered by the parent.
  2. All prescription medications must have a pharmacy label with the student’s name, date of birth, and order information (name of medication, dosage).
  3. No medication can be accepted by school staff without a doctor’s order (MED-1 form) and written parent/guardian permission. (Doctor’s order must state “to be given in school”).
  4. All medications must be picked up by the parent when it expires, is no longer needed, or at the end of the school year.
  5. Some students may need to self-medicate for certain chronic health conditions. Students who need to self-medicate with a prescription drug must have a Med-1 form and the school nurse will review it with the student to authorize self-administration.
  6. A NEW Med-1 form is needed every school year.

 

The following medications are available to be administered by me, the school nurse if the student has a current and complete S-865 Form on file. (Refer to Quick Links)
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
  • Hydrocortisone Cream 1% (Anti-itch cream)

Thank you for your continuous help in making Finletter a healthy place to learn. Feel free to contact me at
215-400-3750 or mpape@philasd.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Take a moment to read the Quick Links on the right, which will take you to the required medical forms for school entry.