Perscriptions

Care providers at Student Health Services can prescribe pharmaceuticals, as well as answer questions you might have regarding your medications, or "over the counter" products.

Many medications are very expensive. SHS offers prescription assistance in conjunction with pharmaceutical companies for low-income and uninsured students. Speak with the Nurse Practitioner(s) or Medical Assistant(s) for specific details of these programs.

Medical Services does not stock narcotics or other controlled substances.

General guidelines when taking prescribed medications:

Follow directions exactly
Finish ALL the medication if instructed
Do not remove medication from the labeled container
Report any side effects to your health care provider
Disclose any allergies
Disclose use of any over the counter, herbals or illegal substances you may be taking prior to starting any new medication.
Never share medications
Never take antibiotics unless instructed by your health care provider - "Use the right drug, for the right bug"