Medication Authorization Form
For Prescription and Non-prescription Medications
VDSS Division of Licensing Programs Model Form
INSTRUCTIONS:
Section A must be completed by the parent/guardian for ALL medication authorizations.
Section A and Section B must be completed for any long-term medication authorizations (those
lasting longer than 10 working days).
Section A: To be completed by parent/guardian
Medication authorization for: __________________________________________________________
(Child’s name)
_____________________________________has my permission to administer the following medication:
(Name of Child Care Provider)
Medication name: _____________________________________________________________________
Dosage and times to be administered: _____________________________________________________
Special instructions (if any): _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
This authorization is effective from: __________________________until: ______________________
(Start date)
(End date)
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________
Section B: to be completed by child’s physician
I, ________________________________________ certify that it is medically necessary for the medication(s) listed
(Name of Physician)
below to be administered to:____________________________________ for a duration that exceeds 10 work days.
(Child’s name)
Medication(s): _________________________________________________________________________________
Dosage and Times to be administered: ______________________________________________________________
Special instructions (if any): _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
This authorization is effective from: __________________________until: _______________________
(Start date)
(End date)
Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Physicians Phone: _______________________________
032-05-0570-05-eng (06/12)