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VIDEO: FDA to allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter
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  • August 17, 2022

FDA to allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter

A prescription is no longer required for adults who experience a mild to moderate hearing impairment, while one will still be required for children and those with severe hearing loss.

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