March 31, 2023

Prescription Hearing Aids versus Over the Counter – What are the Differences?

A couple of months ago, we released a blog post with information regarding Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids. Since that time, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their final rule, approving the devices for sale officially on October 17, 2022. Many people wonder what the differences are between prescription and OTC hearing aids. Below are a few of the basic differences:

PrescriptionOver the Counter
For people of any age, including childrenFor people age 18 and older
Intended for any degree of hearing loss, including severeIntended for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss
Hearing evaluation requiredNo hearing evaluation required
Selection, fitting, and follow-up care by a professional No fitting or follow-up care, self-fit and serviced

If you are interested in learning more about the differences between prescription and OTC hearing aids, our office will be holding a free event discussing this topic with lunch included. The event is scheduled for Wednesday April 26 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Space is limited, so if you are interested in attending please RSVP by Friday April 21st by calling 904-399-0350.

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