women, infants & Children (WIC)

Infant Formula Information for Health Care Providers

WIC provides infant formula to WIC participants as a food benefit.

Standard Contract Formulas

WIC provides contracted formulas as part of a federally mandated cost containment system. In accordance with federal regulations, all WIC formula fed infants may receive any one of the standard contract formulas (PDF) listed below.

Milk-based formulas:

Similac Advance
Similac Sensitive
Similac Total Comfort

Soy-based formula:

Enfamil ProSobee

More information on WIC formula contracts and the WIC program can be found on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website.

Medical Formulas and Nutritionals

A WIC participant may have a medical condition and need medical formulas or nutritionals that are not part of a WIC formula contract.

Health care providers are encouraged to watch this five-minute video or read the letter below to understand the requirements and process to obtain a medical formula or nutritional from WIC. The referral flyer linked below is an additional resource on this topic.

See below for a listing of formulas and nutritionals provided by WIC. If prescribing a medical formula or nutritional that is not on this list, contact Formula@cdph.ca.gov to inquire about eligibility.