Ozempic and Wegovy
$500-$1,350/mo
Can You Write Off Ozempic and Wegovy?
Short answer: Yes when prescribed for diabetes, obesity, or another diagnosed condition.
Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Ozempic and Wegovy
Typical range: $500-$1,350/mo
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes when prescribed for diabetes, obesity, or another diagnosed condition.
Business justification
Yes when prescribed for diabetes, obesity, or another diagnosed condition. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions