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Central Integrated Primary School, Thomas Street, Carrickfergus

Administration of Medication

Occasionally, a child may be required to carry his/her medication or have this administered by a member of staff in school.  For all medication in school, the parent/carer MUST complete an Administration of Medication Form OR the Request for pupil to carry his/her Medication Form.

MEDICATION WILL NOT BE ADMINISTERED UNLESS APPROPRIATE FORMS BY PARENTS/CARERS ARE COMPLETE AND APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL

Parents/Carers must ensure/ are responsible for the following:

  • All medications are in date.
  • The school has an adequate supply of required medication.
  • Medications must be supplied in the original container and only dispensed as labelled.
  • Safe disposal of used or out of date medications.
  • Informing the school if medication is no longer required or changed

Please note, staff cannot force children to take medication.  We cannot accept medication in unlabelled containers.