Common use of Authorized Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Clause in Contracts

Authorized Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication. Drivers using prescription or over-the-counter medication are responsible for being aware of any potential effects such medications may have on their ability to perform their duties. If a driver uses a controlled substance pursuant to a doctor’s prescription that will adversely affect the driver’s ability to perform safety-sensitive functions, the driver must immediately inform the immediate supervisor of this medication, as well as the doctor’s opinion. The prohibition against alcohol use also includes medication that contains alcohol.