Replace your lost CVS or Walgreens receipt
Did you lose your receipt from CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, or another pharmacy? Whether it's for an FSA/HSA reimbursement, insurance claim, or tax documentation, missing pharmacy receipts can create problems for health expense tracking. Our pharmacy receipt generator helps you reconstruct the purchase for your records with all essential details: store name and location, date, itemized medications and OTC products, prescription numbers, prices, and payment method. The generated receipt mirrors the format of real pharmacy receipts, making it suitable for flexible spending account claims and health expense documentation.
Pharmacy receipts are crucial for healthcare expense management. FSA and HSA accounts require itemized receipts showing eligible medical expenses, not just credit card statements. Many people lose pharmacy receipts before realizing they need them for reimbursement claims or tax deductions. The IRS Cohan Rule allows you to reconstruct lost receipts when you have supporting evidence like prescription records, insurance EOBs, or credit card statements. This receipt generator helps you create professional documentation that meets FSA/HSA requirements.
How to generate a pharmacy receipt
Start by selecting a pharmacy preset—we have templates for CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart Pharmacy, Costco Pharmacy, and many more. Enter the store location and date of your purchase. If you're reconstructing a prescription purchase, include the Rx number if you have it—this appears on your prescription label and in your pharmacy's online portal.
Next, itemize your purchases. For prescription medications, list the drug name, strength, quantity, and copay amount. For over-the-counter items like pain relievers, allergy medications, or first aid supplies, add each product with its price. Manually calculate and enter subtotals and tax. Select your payment method—credit card, FSA/HSA card, or insurance copay—and download your pharmacy receipt as a high-resolution image. This receipt is formatted for FSA/HSA submission and expense documentation.
Why pharmacy receipts matter for FSA/HSA claims
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) require itemized receipts to verify that purchases are eligible medical expenses. A credit card statement showing 'CVS Pharmacy $47.82' doesn't prove you bought eligible items—you might have purchased non-medical items like snacks or cosmetics. FSA/HSA administrators need to see specific products listed with prices to approve reimbursements.
Without proper receipts, your FSA/HSA claims can be denied or flagged for additional documentation. Some administrators will request receipts months after a purchase, by which time the original may be long gone. Having a reconstructed receipt that itemizes eligible medical expenses with proper formatting helps ensure your claims are processed smoothly. This is especially important at year-end when FSA funds may expire and you need to document all qualifying purchases.
Common scenarios for lost pharmacy receipts
Pharmacy receipts are frequently lost in the moment. You pick up a prescription, toss the bag in your car, and the receipt falls out somewhere between the store and home. CVS and Walgreens print on long thermal paper that's easy to crumple and hard to store. If you're feeling unwell when picking up medication—which is often the case—saving receipts is the last thing on your mind.
Digital receipts present challenges too. CVS ExtraCare and Walgreens Balance Rewards send digital receipts by email, but these often end up in spam folders or get lost among promotional emails. If you didn't set up digital receipts, or if the pharmacy's email system failed, you may have no record at all. Your prescription insurance portal shows what medications were filled, but doesn't include OTC purchases or detailed pricing breakdowns that FSA/HSA claims require.
Tips for accurate pharmacy receipt reconstruction
To reconstruct a pharmacy receipt accurately, gather all available records. Check your prescription medication bottles—the label includes the Rx number, fill date, pharmacy location, and often the copay amount. Log into your pharmacy's online portal (CVS.com, Walgreens.com) to see your prescription history. Review your FSA/HSA account for past transactions that show dates and amounts. Your health insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB) also lists prescription details.
For OTC purchases, check your credit card statement for the exact amount and date. If you regularly buy the same items (allergy medication, pain relievers, vitamins), you likely know the approximate prices. FSA-eligible OTC items must be for medical purposes, so be specific—'Claritin 24-Hour Allergy Relief 30ct' is better than just 'allergy medicine.' When your reconstructed receipt matches your credit card charge and includes clearly eligible medical items, your FSA/HSA claim will be approved without issues.
