Federal regulations for the WIC Program define minimum
requirements for WIC-eligible infant formula. State WIC agencies are then
responsible for identifying the types and brands of infant formulas for use in
their WIC Programs. The Georgia WIC Program reviews the Georgia WIC Approved
Formulas list quarterly.
In Georgia, infant formula manufacturers competitively bid
for the sole-source WIC contract every three years. Under this agreement,
non-breastfeeding infants enrolled in WIC may receive either a milk-based or
soy-based iron-fortified infant formula produced by the contracted manufacturer.
Infants with special dietary needs may receive an appropriate alternative
formula, according to Georgia’s WIC policies and federal regulations. A medical
prescription is required in order for an infant with special dietary needs to
receive an exempt, non-contracted formula.
*The state of Georgia supports breastfeeding as the
preferred method for infant feeding.
Georgia Medical Documentation Form #1 updated September 2009
- Use this form to prescribe special formulas and/or medical foods and to approve the WIC foods allowed based on a patient’s medical condition(s)
- Instructions and resources for form completion are included on page 2
- The fillable form can be saved, printed, signed and then faxed/delivered to the local WIC clinic
Georgia Medical Documentation Form #2
updated September 2009
- Use this form to provide referral data and to authorize special food substitutions for children or women
- Instructions and resources for form completion are included on page 2
- The fillable form can be saved, printed, signed and then faxed/delivered to the local WIC clinic
Georgia WIC Approved
Formulas (from Georgia WIC Procedures Manual) updated September 2010
- List of contract and non-contract formulas in Georgia.
- Items highlighted in yellow
indicate a recent update to the list. (Name Change/New Addition)
Georgia WIC Formula Guide
updated September 2010
Reconstituted Yield for Common Special Formulas
updated September 2010
- Intended for use in calculating the number of ounces in a can of formula when reconstituted
- Useful resource when creating special formula food packages
Procurement of Special Formula
updated June 2010
- 'How To" for ordering formula through the Division of Public Health, Office of Nutrition
- Includes the Order Form, list of approved formulas, and contact
information for formula manufacturers
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Order Form (can be completed online, printed and saved)
WIC Works Formula Database
- This national database contains all formulas approved for use in WIC.
- Find indications for use, packaging, and other helpful information for
the manufacturer
- Use the
Georgia WIC
Approved Formulas (above) for a complete list of approved formulas in
Georgia.
Infant formulas are regulated through the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). For more
information or to report a problem, visit the FDA/CFSAN website:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/inf-toc.html.
