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List of Eligible and Ineligible Over-the-Counter Drugs and Medicines . The drugs listed at the end of the attached table as "Unclear" will continue to require a physician's statement before reimbursing such expenses.

Type of Expense

Examples

Ruling

Allergy Medicine

Pills, Drops, Sprays

Eligible

Asthma

Bronkaid, Inhalers, Inhaler Refills, Store Brands

Eligible

Cold Relief

Pills, Sprays, Lozenges, Rubs

Eligible

Cold Sore Relief

Novitra, Abreva, Store Brands

Eligible

Diabetic Treatment

 Insulin, Glucose Tablets

Eligible

Eye and Ear Treatment

Drops: Visine, Ocu Hist, Swim-ear, Store Brands

Eligible

Foot Treatments

Athletes Foot, Anti Fungal Solutions, Bunions/Spurs

Eligible

Hemorrhoid Relief

Hemorid, Anusol, Preparation H, Nupercainal, Tucks, Store Brands

Eligible

Jock Itch

Tinactin, Micatin, Lotrimin AF, Lamisil AT, Cruex, Store Brands

Eligible

Lice Treatment

LiceFree, Rid, Pronto, Store Brands

Eligible

Pain Relievers

Arthritis, Back Pain, Headaches, Menstrual, Urinary Pain Relief

Eligible

Smoking Cessation

Devices, Patches, Gum & Lozenges

Eligible

Stomach Remedies

Antacid, Acid Reducers, Anti Diarrhea, Laxatives, Gas Relief, Lactose Intolerant Pills, Motion Sickness Pills

Eligible

Toothache

Orajel, Zilactin, Red Cross, Orabase, Den Tek, Dents, Store Brands

Eligible

Topical Products

Ointments, Creams, Antiseptics, Sprays, NOT cosmetics

Eligible

Wart Treatment

Compound W, Dr.Scholl's, Pedifix, Wart-off, Store Brands

Eligible

Yeast Infection

Monistat, Vagistate 3, Vaginex, Mycelex3

Eligible

Cosmetics

Face Creams, Lotions, Make-up, Nail Care, Teeth Whitening

Ineligible

Illegally Procured

Marijuana

Ineligible

Sun Block

Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropics, Bull Frog

Ineligible

Toiletries

Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Shaving Cream

Ineligible

Acne Medicine

Soaps, Creams, Pills

Unclear

Dietary supplements, herbal, homeopathic or
naturopathic remedies, minerals, nutrients , vitamins, amino acids, hormones, enzymes

Ensure, Acidophilus, Coenzyme, Q-10, DHEA, Fish Oils, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, L-Carnitine, Lecithin, Melatonin, MSM, Omega-3, SAM-e, Shark Cartilage, Echinacea, Flax Seed Oil, Garlic, Ginkgo Biloba, Herbs, Lutein, Menopause Supplements, Calcium, Chromium Picolinate, Iron, Lysine, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, A's, B's, D's, E's, Antioxidants, C's, Children's, E's, Folic Acid, Multi-Vitamins, Niacin, Prenatal or Senior vitamins

Unclear

Hair Growth Treatment

Nu Hair, Rogaine, Store Brands

Unclear

Sleeping Aids

Alluna, Excedrin PM, Natrol, Nytol, Unisom, Store Brands

Unclear

Weight-loss

Puralin, Cidermax, Patentlean, Dexatrim, Store Brands

Unclear

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