Candor

Is GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) HSA-eligible?

Yes — HSA-eligible

Prescribed GLP-1 medications are eligible as prescription drugs.

IRS authority

IRS Pub. 502 (prescription drugs)

Worth knowing

Compounded or gray-market versions without a valid prescription are not.

Category: OTC · Bucket A (HSA-eligible)

Paying out of pocket?

Vault the receipt in Candor and reimburse yourself tax-free — this year or in 20 years. No deadline (IRS Notice 2004-50, Q&A 39).

Start your shoebox — free

Informational only — not tax, legal, or medical advice. Consult a qualified tax professional about your situation. Rules version 2026-07-16, last verified July 2026.

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