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More affordable hearing aids could be in stores soon with new FDA ruling

More affordable hearing aids could be in stores soon with new FDA ruling

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids which may in turn lower costs for millions of Americans. This action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (O-T-C) hearing aids, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment to purchase hearing aids directly

iHEAR Medical expands products to drugstore locations nationwide

iHEAR Medical expands products to drugstore locations nationwide

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — iHEAR Medical announced Wednesday a nationwide expansion into 2,500 drugstore locations, following a successful 500-store test run. In addition, iHEAR plans to launch in additional drugstores across the United States by year end. “The drugstore channel is poised to expand rapidly in response to the imminent changes in hearing aid regulations,

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