Parent Medication Authorization Letter

When and how to use this letter

Submit the authorization letter together with the doctor's prescription; schools will not administer medication without both. Hand the medicine directly to the school nurse or the designated staff member, never just place it in your child's bag. The medicine should be in its original packaging with the pharmacy label intact, so there is no confusion about what it is.

Write the dosage and timing exactly as prescribed, including what to do if a dose is missed. If the schedule is complex, such as different doses on different days, write it as a simple table on a separate sheet and attach it. For emergency medication like inhalers or EpiPens, demonstrate its use to the nurse and class teacher so they are confident using it under pressure.

Inform the school when the treatment period ends or if the prescription changes. Do not assume the school will stop automatically; send a short written note to withdraw the authorization. Check the medicine's expiry date at the start of each term and replace it before it expires. Keep a copy of the authorization letter and prescription at home, since you may need them again for school trips or a new academic year.

A useful habit: set a phone reminder for the day the treatment ends, and send the school a short note withdrawing the authorization. Leftover authorizations cause confusion if your child later feels unwell for a different reason.

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