kidsMedPacks

Easily-identifiable pre-packaged medications
for your children when they are away from home

Frequently Asked Questions


		Will kidsMEDPACKS fill all of my child’s medications?

		Yes. kidsMEDPACKS will pre-package all medications in pill form, including vitamins. kidsMEDPACKS can also fill liquids, ointments and inhalers. *The only exceptions are Accutane and injectables such as Insulin, Epipens, and Growth Hormone.* Please refer to your camp letter to determine which medications must be processed through kidsMEDPACKS.

		My child’s prescription is for half a pill, will it be dispensed that way?
		Yes. The pharmacy can pre-package ½ a pill. Prescriptions will be filled “as written”; therefore it is important that you check that your original prescriptions clearly state the correct dispensing instructions

		What if my child’s medications are usually refilled during the summer?

		Prescriptions with refills will be maintained by the pharmacy and sent to the camp before they are due.

		Will kidsMEDPACKS accept my insurance plan?

		Yes. Our pharmacy accepts most insurance plans. If the pharmacy does not accept your insurance or is unable to obtain pre-authorization, then kidsMEDPACKS will notify you. You will be responsible only for co-payments, deductibles and any over-the-counter requests not covered by insurance.

		I have a 90-day prescription plan; will kidsMEDPACKS be able to fill my child’s prescriptions?

		The pharmacy can only dispense a 30-day supply of medications at a time. If you have a 90-day prescription plan, please do the following: Count the number of days your camper will need medications at home before camp and request only that number of days be filled for home use. Call your insurance plan to notify them that your camper will need medication dispensed by the kidsMEDPACKS pharmacy and request a “summer/vacation override”. This will help to ensure that your camper’s medications will be covered by your plan, excluding any co-pay you would normally be responsible for.

		What if I need to fill a prescription for my child before camp starts?

		You may refill your child’s medications anytime before camp, if necessary. In order to help ensure that medications for camp will be covered by your insurance plan, request only the amount of medication you need at home before your camper leaves. If it is within 2 weeks of your camper's start date, you must obtain a vacation override form from your insurance plan.The pharmacy will not bill your insurance until camp commences in order to avoid conflicting with your insurance billing cycle.

		How are “as needed” medications packaged?

		kidsMEDPACKS will prepack “as needed” medications separately from those medications taken daily. Your child will go to the nurse for these medications when he/she needs them and they will be refilled only if necessary. Any unused medications will be sent home at the end of the summer.

		What times are medications dispensed at camp?

		Medications are typically dispensed at meal times and bedtime. Any exceptions MUST be clearly written on the prescription by your doctor and indicated on the Medication Request Form (To Be Completed by Parent). If a prescription is written “to be given daily" or "1x/day” it will always be dispensed at breakfast.

		What if my child takes a controlled medication such as Adderall or Concerta?

		An *original prescription* must be sent to the pharmacy for all controlled medications. By law, kidsMEDPACKS’ pharmacy cannot accept a verbal order or fax for these medications from your doctor. For campers staying for more than 30 days, you must provide kidsMEDPACKS with two prescriptions. Please provide your physician with the "Letter to Doctor", which will explain how prescriptions for controlled medications should be provided.

		My child takes an over-the-counter multi-vitamin, do I need to use kidsMEDPACKS?

		Yes. Most multivitamins and nutritional supplements taken daily, prescription or non-prescription, will be dispensed by kidsMEDPACKS. Please refer to your camp letter for specific instructions.

		What if kidsMEDPACKS doesn’t stock the brand of vitamins my child takes?

		Our pharmacy carries most vitamins, specialty vitamins and nutritional supplements. Please contact us to see if we carry your brand.

		What if my child takes lactaid pills at meals?

		Lactaid pills do not need to be prepackaged with kidsMEDPACKS. Camps stock this and they are kept in the Dining Hall.

		When do I need to register with kidsMEDPACKS?

		You MUST register by the deadline date noted in your camp’s letter and on our website under the Parent's section. Any information received AFTER our deadline date will delay our ability to process your order on time and will be subject to a late fee..


		*What if my child is placed on a prescription or non-prescription daily medication after* the deadline date to register and submit prescriptions has passed?**

		kidsMEDPACKS will accept late registrations. We understand that late medication changes do occur and kidsMEDPACKS will be able to process your order. You will be required to send 10 days of medications to camp as back up and a late fee will apply.

		How much does kidsMEDPACKS cost?

		The registration fee for the entire summer is $55 per camper. This includes the cost of packaging and shipping all of your child’s medications directly to camp. The cost of the medication will be processed through your insurance and billed directly from the pharmacy. You are responsible for any co-payments and OTC items.

		When will the pharmacy bill me for my camper's medications?
		Our partner pharmacy will not bill you until camp commences. You may not receive a charge n your credit card until AFTER your camper returns home. Please notify us if your credit card information changes during the summer.

		I have a question about kidsMEDPACKS, who do I call?

		Please contact us at info@kidsmedpacks.com or toll-free at 1-866-585-8746.