Prescription medications must be in their original containers labeled with the child's/youth's first and last name; the name of the licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who ordered the medication; the date the prescription was filled; the expiration date of the medication; and specific, legible instructions for administration and storage of the medication. Administer the medication only to the child designated on the prescription label in accordance with the instructions on the label. Non-prescription medications can be given with written permission and direction from the parent or legal guardian. Administer nonprescription medication from the original container labeled with the first and last name of the child/youth and according to the instructions on the label.

**Stop date not to exceed one year from the start date. A new authorization is to be completed any time the medication, dosage, times to be given, or instructions from the parent or health care provider change from the information included on this form. Additional copies of this form may be attached to this page if more space is needed to record the administration of the medication for up to one year if there are no changes in instructions. Above information must be completed on each page but the parent's signature is required only once per year.**