If your child requires medication at school, please contact the school nurse. Prescription Medications: Medication must be in the prescription bottle and clearly labeled with the student's name, medication name, dosage, and route of administration. If the medication is a controlled substance as with ADHD medications, a responsible adult must transport medication to school nurse. The prescription must be current. Medication must be prescribed by a physician Parent or guardian must give the nurse permission to administer. Non-prescription Medications: The nurse must assess the child's complaint and symptoms to determine if other measures can be used before medication can be given. The nurse will use restraint at all times in use of non-prescription drugs. Medication (pediatric strength) must be in origianl container. Nurses are not permitted by law to give any unidentified pill or liquid sent to school in foil or plastic baggie. THIS IS THE LAW. Parent/guardian must give the nurse written permission to administer the medication. States name, medication name, dosage, time of next dose, reason for medication and any allergies.