As of Monday 17 October, American adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will be able to walk into their local drugstore and pick up a pair of hearing aids without a prescription or prior medical exam.
Have You Heard? Hearing Aids Are Now Available Over The Counter
US consumers have OTC access a year after FDA proposed category. While OTC category is limited to devices designed for mild to moderate hearing loss and not more severe hearing impairment, it covers vast majority of consumers with hearing loss.
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