HHSC has been informed by Mead Johnson, maker of Enfamil products, 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, caused by a tornado on July 9, 2024. Mead Johnson did not indicate a concern with the supply of Enfamil Infant at this time.
Recommendations:
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 August 31, 2024.
In addition, Texas WIC has made available comparable alternative brand formulas when Enfamil Gentlease is not available at the store through August 31, 2024.
WIC clients who are issued Enfamil Gentlease 12.4 oz and are unable to find it may:
- 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.
- 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 your guidance to discuss therapeutic formula options.
HHSC State Formula Team contact information:
- Email: FormulaTeam@hhs.texas.gov.
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
If you have any questions, call Member Services toll-free at 1-800-434-2347. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 711.