Concerning stock salbutamol for schools, which statement is true about the written request?

• A. A written request from the school is required
• B. No written request is necessary
• C. The request must be made by the headteacher only
• D. The request can be made verbally by the school nurse

Answer: (B)

Stock salbutamol kept in schools is there for rapid emergency management of asthma symptoms, so it doesn’t require a separate written request to obtain or use it. The idea is to avoid delays in treatment during an attack; trained staff can administer the emergency inhaler after confirming there are no contraindications and that the pupil needs relief. Documentation is still kept (who used it, when, and the outcome) and the supply is managed under the school’s asthma/medication policy, with appropriate training and safeguards in place. The guidance isn’t about obtaining a new prescription for each incident, so a written request isn’t a required step.