The requirements for administering medications in school are the same, regardless of the type of medication (e.g. over the counter cough drops vs. prescribed).

• Medications for short-term use
  • Antibiotics
  • Over-the-counter medications
• Medications for long-term use
  • ADD/ADHD medications
  • Insulin
• Emergency medications
  • Antihistamines (e.g. Benadryl)
  • Epi-pens
  • Glucagon
  • Quick-relief inhalers

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