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posted Oct 30, 2019 3:13:30 AM

Is the cost of an epi pen an allowable medical expense

Epi Pens no longer require a prescription but are over the counter purchase.

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Intuit Alumni
Oct 30, 2019 3:13:31 AM

Since epi pens are no longer prescribed by a medical practitioner, they cannot be claimed on the income tax return as an allowable medical expense.

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Intuit Alumni
Oct 30, 2019 3:13:31 AM

Since epi pens are no longer prescribed by a medical practitioner, they cannot be claimed on the income tax return as an allowable medical expense.