President Biden on Tuesday hailed a final rule from the Food and Drug Administration that will make hearing aids available without a prescription, a move that is expected to slash costs for consumers.
Mr. Biden last year pushed for a new category of store-based hearing aids that don’t require a medical exam or fitting from a specialist. He said nearly 40 million Americans have hearing loss but often cannot afford the devices.
“As early as mid-October, Americans will be able to purchase more affordable hearing aids over the counter at pharmacies and stores across the country,” Mr.