Hearing aids available over the counter at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Best Buy
Millions of adults with hearing loss can purchase hearing aids without a prescription or medical exam from Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Best Buy.
Millions of people with hearing loss can now purchase hearing aids without prescriptions or medical exams from Walgreens, CVS and Best Buy, according to the companies.
Walgreens on Monday started selling over-the-counter hearing aids online and at its stores nationwide for $799 a pair. By comparison, the average cost of prescription hearing aids can range between $2,000 and $8,000, according to the company.
CVS is selling over-the-counter devices on its website with prices ranging from $199 to $999. The drug store chain will also start offering them at select pharmacy locations beginning in November.
Walmart is also offering over-the-counter hearing aids online and in stores in Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. The devices will be available at additional locations nationwide, according to the company. Prices range from $199 to $999 depending on the device.
A woman holds her hearing aid as she visits Hear Again America for a checkup in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Oct. 20, 2021.Joe Raedle / Getty Images fileBest Buy is selling 20 different over-the-counter hearing aids online with prices ranging from $200 to $3,000, according to the company. The electronics retailer will offer the devices in 300 stores across the country later this month.
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