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Newly Available Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Offer Many Benefits, but Consumers Should Be Aware of the Potential Drawbacks
By Bradley Kesser Your Health

Newly Available Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Offer Many Benefits, but Consumers Should Be Aware of the Potential Drawbacks

U.S. retailers began selling over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022, a long-awaited move that some experts predict could be a game-changer in making these devices accessible and affordable. A prescription is no longer needed, nor is a visit to a doctor or even a fitting appointment with a hearing specialist. Instead, Americans can purchase […]

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Everything to Know About Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids in the U.S.
By Katherine George Your Health

Everything to Know About Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids in the U.S.

Americans can now purchase hearing aids over-the-counter without a prescription from retail stores across the country. This is a game changer for the millions of people who struggle with hearing loss every day. Before handing over hundreds of dollars for a set of hearing aids, here are some need-to-know facts…

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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Have Been Greenlighted by the FDA – Your Local Pharmacist Will Soon Be Able to Sell You the Device You Need
By Elaine Mormer and Lucas Berenbrok Your Health

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Have Been Greenlighted by the FDA – Your Local Pharmacist Will Soon Be Able to Sell You the Device You Need

After a long delay, the Food and Drug Administration issued final regulations Aug. 16, 2022, for over-the-counter hearing aids. The final rule is effective 60 days from its publication, meaning that consumers could see OTC hearing aids hitting the shelves of community pharmacies nationwide by October 2022. We are a pharmacist and audiologist who study […]

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