Tennessee Health Department
WIC Medical Request for Formula/Foods
Patient’s Name: ______________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________________
REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE CONTRACT FORMULA
Similac Advance (milk-based) and Similac Soy Isomil are provided by parent/caregiver request. An alternate Similac formula
(19 calories per ounce) requires a written request from the Health Care Provider. Check below to request an alternate
formula:
For lactose sensitivity and/or colic give Similac Sensitive (reduced lactose)
For digestive issues and/or colic give Similac Total Comfort (partially hydrolyzed protein)
For gastroesophageal reflux give Similac For Spit-Up (added rice starch, reduced lactose)
Formula amount per day: ______________(Maximum provided, approx. 26 oz/day, unless reduced amount is indicated)
Number Months of Issuance: ___________________ (Will be issued up to 12 months of age unless otherwise indicated)
WIC SUPPLEMENTAL FOODS
All appropriate WIC foods will be issued with prescribed formula unless checked DO NOT GIVE.
Infants (6-11 months)
Children (born prematurely)
DO NOT GIVE
DO NOT GIVE the WIC Foods checked below:
Infant Cereal
Cheese
Eggs
Whole Grain Products
Infant Food Vegetables &
Cereal
Vegetables/Fruits
Dried Beans or Peas
Fruits
Juice
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (HCP) INFORMATION (Signature and all information below required to process request):
By my signature below I attest that the patient needs the formula that is requested. I also acknowledge that these formulas are 19 calories per ounce, which is less
than the standard 20 calories per ounce.
Signature of HCP: ____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Provider’s Name (Please Print): ________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone: ( _____ ) _______________________________ Fax: ( _____ ) __________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
PH-4234 (Rev. 8/15)
RDA 150