Administration of medication MUST be authorised by a parent or guardian.

Non-prescribed medication, parents/guardians must complete the Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication Form A – non-prescribed.

For prescribed medication, parents/guardians must ensure that the Administration of Student Medication Form B – prescribed is completed by a doctor, pharmacist or practice nurse, and signed by the parent/guardian. Parents MUST ensure that the completed form is supplied to the school, or the school MUST NOT administer medication to the student. Form B is attached.

Medications supplied to a school MUST be in date (not expired), and in the original containers or in a Webster-pak prepared by a pharmacist. If medications are expired, or not in the original containers or Webster-pak, schools MUST NOT accept these medications.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting the school office.