Marblehead Public Schools’ medication policy complies with the state guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all students requiring medication in school. All medications, including inhalers and antibiotics need to be housed in the school health office. Medications will be dispensed by the school nurse. A written order from the physician is necessary for prescription medications requiring daily or as needed administration during school hours. If the medication is short term (i.e. antibiotics), the medication should be delivered to the health office in a pharmacy-labeled container along with written permission from the parent. Short term over-the-counter medications such as cold remedies, eye drops, decongestants or cough syrup should be supplied in the original packaging with a note including the name of the student, the name of the medication, and instructions regarding the dosage and time at which the medication should be given. No students will be allowed to self-administer any medication without prior approval of the school nurse.