Medication Criteria

Medication must meet the following criteria:

Original medication packaging with a prescription label that provides:

• Pharmacy name and number
• Prescriber’s name and number
• Prescription number
• Date prescription was filled
• Child’s first and last name
• Name of medication
• Strength of medication
• Number of refills
• Quantity (QTY)
• Manufacturer (MFG)
• Expiration date
• The prescription label may act as the written order. This sample label has specific instructions for administering, storing and disposing of the medication. 
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All medications, refrigerated or unrefrigerated, shall:

• Have child-protective caps.
• Be stored at the proper temperature.
• Be inaccessible to children.
• Not be used beyond the date of expiration.
• Be given only for the purpose identified in the label/prescription.
• Be medication for the current episode of illness.

“As Needed” Medication Instructions (PRN):

• Must be accompanied by specific, detailed information about what symptoms should trigger the need to give the medication.
• Must state the maximum number of times the dose can be repeated before seeking further medical care.

Over-the-Counter Medications:

• Make sure nothing blocks the label
• Verify that the strength of the medication is appropriate for child’s age and weight
• Needs to be in a child-resistant container and come with original packaging that provides:
  • Product name
  • List of active and inactive ingredients
  • Purpose
  • Uses
  • Warnings
• Manufacturer directions
• Expiration date
• Specific instructions for child, dose, etc.