Does TRICARE cover over-the-counter drugs?
TRICARE covers some over-the-counter drugs and supplies. You need a prescription from your doctor. You don’t need a prescription for some emergency contraceptives. You can get most over-the-counter drugs and supplies at military and network pharmacies, and from home delivery. TRICARE only pays for over-the-counter drugs in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Search the TRICARE Formulary Search tool to see costs. To learn more, visit the Over-the-Counter Drugs and Supplies page.
Last Updated 7/3/2025