Should parents/guardians provide a medication authority for non-prescription medications (including alternative therapies, vitamins, minerals or supplements)?
Yes. The DECS medication management guidelines encompass all medications: prescribed, over the counter and alternative therapies, vitamins, minerals and supplements.. The guidelines require you have a written medication authority AND associated care instructions to administer any medication. As an example, students taking over the counter mild pain relief or medicated throat lozenges are required to provide a written medication authority.
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