Beginning in 2011, many over-the-counter (OTC) items will require a doctor’s prescription in order to get reimbursed through a health reimbursement account such as the AXIS FlexAccount. Below is a detailed list of which OTC items will require a doctor’s prescription:
Eligible OTC Items That WILL Require a Doctor’s Prescription
• Acne treatments
• Allergy & sinus medicine and products
• Antacids
• Antibiotic ointment
• Aspirin or other pain relievers
• Asthma medicines or treatments
• Canker & cold sore treatments
• Cold & flu medicines
• Corn and callus removers
• Cough drops & sore throat lozenges
• Cough syrup
• Diaper rash ointments and creams
• Ear drops & wax removal
• Gastrointestinal medications
• Herbal or homeopathic medicines
• Laxatives
• Lice treatments
• Motion & nausea medicines
• Over-the-counter products for dental, oral and teething pain
• Pain relievers
• Retin-A (for non-cosmetic purposes)
• Sleep aids
• Wart removal treatments
Eligible OTC Items That Will NOT Require a Doctor’s Prescription
• Bandages and related items (over-the-counter)
• Birth control (over-the-counter)
• Blood pressure monitors
• Cholesterol test kits and supplies
• Condoms
• Contact lenses, cleaning solutions, etc.
• Crutches, canes, walkers or like equipment (purchase or rental)
• Diabetic monitors, test kits, strips and supplies
• Eye related equipment/materials
• Fertility monitors (over-the-counter)
• First aid kits (over-the-counter)
• Hearing aids and batteries
• Incontinence supplies
• Insulin, testing materials and supplies
• Magnetic therapy (over-the-counter)
• Medical equipment (for treatment of medical condition) & repairs
• Medical monitoring and testing devices
• Medical supplies (for treatment of a medical condition)
• Occlusal guards to prevent teeth grinding
• Orthotics
• Orthopedic and surgical supports
• Ovulation monitor (over-the-counter)
• Pregnancy tests (over-the-counter)
• Reading glasses (over the counter)
• Urological products
• Wheelchair and repairs
