Managing Prescription Medications

Your Prescription Medications: what you need to know

1. ADHD medications
2. All other medications

ADHD Medications

REQUIRED:

1. Formal neuropsychological testing or an evaluation by a psychiatrist diagnosing ADD/ADHD within the past 5 years
2. A current prescription, stating dose and details such as how many times per day the medication is taken

Once we have that information

• You can schedule an appointment with a provider (NP/MD) for a medication refill 
• A controlled substance contract will be reviewed and signed
• You can get a prescription for a ONE-MONTH supply of your medication
• The provider will send the prescription to a pharmacy of your choice. The Student Health Center does not have a pharmacy on site. 

What We Will Do

• Check your blood pressure and weight each month
• Screen for problems with your current dose
• Write a new prescription every 28 days as needed

What We Won’t Do

• Re-write prescriptions that were lost/misplaced/ damaged/stolen
• Refill early, unless we are making changes and titrating doses
• Initiate medication treatment for ADD/ADHD

All other medication prescriptions

Non-ADD/ADHD Medications

• Birth Control
• Asthma meds
• Acne meds
• Blood Pressure meds
• Anti-depressants
• Others

What to do

• Make an appointment to see a provider (NP/MD) for a medication refill
• Bring in your pill bottle or pack
• We may require notes from your physician or provider who prescribed this
• We may need to arrange for lab testing or exams before refilling
• The provider will send the prescription to a pharmacy of your choice. The Student Health Center does not have a pharmacy on site. 

We reserve the right to refuse to prescribe any medications. In these cases, we will arrange for you to consult with a physician or specialist. This mainly refers to controlled substances.