ADPH is allowing flexibilities with some infant formulas issued to WIC families.
, or WIC, in light of the recent nationwide shortages of baby formula.
ADPH is allowing flexibilities with some infant formulas to include varying the forms and sizes issued to WIC families. WIC recipients are also allowed to return or exchange store purchases of formula. ADPH WIC’s infant formula rebate contract is with Mead Johnson Nutritionals. State health leaders say they are in regular communication with Mead Johnson, and the company is working with distribution centers that supply Alabama retailers to keep WIC-specific products on the shelf.
WIC is monitoring daily formula redemptions and has not seen a change in the redemptions for WIC recipients at this time. Experts say if you are struggling to find formula, contact your health care provider. Other potential sources of formula include food banks and community groups with a vested interest in families.MyGerber Baby Expert: Abbott’s product request line and form for metabolic formulas: 1-800-553-7042Chief Medical Officer and pediatrician Dr. Karen Landers advises parents to direct formula and nutritional questions to their medical providers.
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