Are over-the-counter meds qualified medical expenses? I take a couple doctor-recommended medications each day and pay for them out of my own pocket.

flipside888 · ‎February 23, 2024

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Vanessa A · ‎February 23, 2024

No. Over the counter meds do not count as qualified medical expenses.

"Except for insulin, you can't include in medical expenses amounts you pay for a drug that isn't prescribed. A prescribed drug is one that requires a prescription by a doctor for its use by an individual." Pub 502

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Vanessa A · ‎February 23, 2024

No. Over the counter meds do not count as qualified medical expenses.

"Except for insulin, you can't include in medical expenses amounts you pay for a drug that isn't prescribed. A prescribed drug is one that requires a prescription by a doctor for its use by an individual." Pub 502

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Are over-the-counter meds qualified medical expenses? I take a couple doctor-recommended medications each day and pay for them out of my own pocket.