The effort to make hearing aids available as an over-the-counter purchase without having to get an examination or a prescription has been ongoing for years. In October 2022, that became a reality with a decision by the Food and Drug Administration…
2022 saw the FDA finalize its rules on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that don’t require a prescription, and many brands waiting for the change have now started selling their models online and in stores like Best Buy, Walgreens, Walmart, and other…
Sometimes, competition makes for some strange partnerships. Nuheara, an Australian company known best for its hearing-enhancing wireless earbuds, has announced its first set of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. But instead of marketing these devices…