On July 9, 2024, the Mead Johnson Nutrition distribution center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, was damaged by a severe tornado. WIC is in close communication with Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil, and WIC grocers to assess the impact to WIC clients. Mead Johnson, maker of Enfamil products, states that Enfamil Gentlease, Enfamil A.R and Enfamil Reguline may have limited availability in some retail stores due to severe damage to its distribution center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Mead Johnson has indicated the potential for continued impacts to retail availability of Enfamil Gentlease, Enfamil Reguline, and Enfamil A.R.
Key Details:
To ensure WIC clients continue to have access to infant formula, Texas WIC will temporarily authorize the redemption of additional Enfamil products, including different types, larger can sizes, and the ready-to-feed form of certain formulas, through October 31, 2024.
In addition, Texas WIC has made available comparable alternative brand formulas when Enfamil Gentlease is not available at the store through October 31, 2024.
WIC clients who are issued Enfamil Gentlease 12.4 oz and unable to find it may:
1. Return to the clinic to have their benefits updated to a larger size product comparable to Enfamil Gentlease. Options include both Enfamil and alternative brand products.
2. Select one of the available comparable alternative brand formulas at the store, without needing to return to the clinic.
WIC clients who are unable to find Enfamil A.R. or Enfamil Reguline in the standard WIC-can sizes may return to the WIC clinic to have their benefits updated to the larger sizes of these formulas. WIC clients can also choose to try a different contract formula or may seek provider guidance to discuss therapeutic formula options.
Resources:
· Information for WIC clients and an updated list of available formulas
· Information for health care partners about Texas WIC formulas
· Texas WIC Medical Request for Therapeutic Formula Form
· Help your patients adjust to a new formula
Providers are encouraged to share this information with their staff. If you have any questions about this notice, please email Provider Relations at ProviderRelations@cfhp.com or call 210-358-6294. You can also contact your Provider Relations Representative directly.
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