October 17, 2022 03:58 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/17/23408722/hearing-aids-over-the-counter-fda-sony-walmart-walgreens
Over-the-counter hearing aids are officially available
Hearing aids are now available over the counter for the first time in the United States. They’re on sale at places like Walgreens and Walmart, and companies like Sony have already developed new hearing aids for this new regulatory turn.
The Food and Drug Administration announced the rule change allowing over-the-counter hearing aids in August. They go into effect Monday, opening up cheaper and more accessible options to people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Prescription hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars a pair. In contrast, Walmart will offer over-the-counter hearing aids at a price point ranging from $199–$999 per pair. “Offering easy access to OTC hearing aids — something that seems quite small — is a solution that can...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/17/23408722/hearing-aids-over-the-counter-fda-sony-walmart-walgreens
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