The winners and losers with OTC hearing aids

2022-08-21 23:09:56 By : Mr. Kelvin Shum

People with hearing loss could soon buy hearing aids without needing to have an exam, prescription or special fitting first.

Driving the news: In a move years in the making, the FDA on Tuesday issued a final rule allowing over-the-counter sales of hearing aids to adults with mild or moderate hearing loss. Kids and those with serious hearing loss will still need a prescription.

Listen in: Axios Today podcast host Niala Boodhoo and Axios' Tina Reed discuss OTC hearing aids.