Yes. The quantity of over-the-counter drugs purchased and submitted for reimbursement must be reasonably able to be consumed during the current plan year. “Stockpiling” of drugs and medicines in anticipation of a medical condition or at plan year-end and then submitting for reimbursement would be an ineligible request.

IMPORTANT CHANGE EFFECTIVE 1/1/2011:  PLEASE SEE THIS LINK:

IRS releases a Q&A on getting reimbursed for over the counter drugs and medicines starting on 1/1/2011, see this link:  LINK: