Masks: Prescription required?

Have I understood correctly that you need a prescription to buy a CPAP mask? If so, does anyone know why? I mean, the CPAP itself is a prescription device, but accessories seem a lot less risky to sell OTC. It would be great if I could just go to target and try on a bunch of masks, rather than have to make an appointment with a DME that has a more limited supply than a retailer would. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks,
--Steve

"Yes" and "Yes".

Read this:

viewtopic/t51842/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48 ... on#p439695

There's a link in Johnny's post to this thread:

viewtopic/t47518/Why-CPAPcom-Requires-P ... tions.html

If you have your (generic CPAP) prescription, you can also purchase from http://www.cpapauction.com


Den

Wulfman wrote:"Yes" and "Yes".

Read this:

viewtopic/t51842/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48 ... on#p439695

There's a link in Johnny's post to this thread:

viewtopic/t47518/Why-CPAPcom-Requires-P ... tions.html

If you have your (generic CPAP) prescription, you can also purchase from http://www.cpapauction.com


Den

Interesting. So the accessory is considered part of the Class II device then, eh? Too bad: it doesn't strike me as warranting a scrip. I wonder if we could lobby Congress / FDA to alter that aspect of the regulation?