HSA-Eligible

Is Sleep Aids HSA-Eligible? (2026)

OTC sleep aids like ZzzQuil and Unisom are HSA-eligible since the CARES Act.

Typical Cost

$5–$15 (OTC); $10–$100 (prescription)

Details

OTC sleep aids containing active drug ingredients are HSA-eligible without a prescription. This includes ZzzQuil (diphenhydramine), Unisom (doxylamine), and similar products. Prescription sleep medications (Ambien, Lunesta) have always been eligible. Melatonin is also eligible (see separate entry). Note: herbal sleep supplements without active drug ingredients may not qualify unless they have a Drug Facts label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZzzQuil HSA-eligible?

Yes. ZzzQuil and other OTC sleep aids with active drug ingredients are eligible since the CARES Act.

Is Ambien HSA-eligible?

Yes. Prescription sleep medications like Ambien and Lunesta are qualified medical expenses.

Can you reimburse sleep aids years later?

Learn about the shoebox strategy and how delaying reimbursement grows your money tax-free.

Related HSA Expenses

Melatonin

$5–$20 per bottle

Over-the-Counter Medications

$5–$30 per item

CPAP Machine

$500–$3,000 (machine); $50–$200/month (supplies)

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