WIC approved PediaSure, Ensure and medical foods by state
WIC-eligible nutritionals such as PediaSure, Ensure and Boost, issued with a medical prescription. How 14 state WIC lists compare.
Medical foods & shakes items per state list
- Connecticut 272
- North Carolina 257
- Michigan 235
- New Jersey 138
- Oregon 98
- New York 75
- Louisiana 74
- ITCA (Arizona tribal) 64
- Massachusetts 61
- Utah 56
- Minnesota 40
- Washington 15
- Maine 12
- California 8
Brands on the most lists
NY on that state's list NJ not on it (as of the list date) IT = ITCA (Arizona tribal WIC) · number = lists out of 14
- PediaSure14/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT119 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Boost12/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT137 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Ensure10/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT77 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Neocate9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT31 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Enfamil9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT9 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Peptamen8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT27 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Nestle6/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT5 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- EleCare5/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT5 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Glucerna4/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT16 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Nutricia4/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT6 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Kate Farms4/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT6 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Compleat Pediatric3/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT14 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Abbott3/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT4 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Kroger1/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT5 medical foods & shakes barcodes
- Parent's Choice1/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAIT3 medical foods & shakes barcodes
Medical foods & shakes products on the most lists
- Pediasure Banana Cream 6pk*8oz14/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074580531PediaSure →
- Pediasure Chocolate 6pk*8oz14/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074580593PediaSure →
- Pediasure Strawberry 6pk*8oz14/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074580562PediaSure →
- PediaSure Vanilla 6pk*8oz14/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074580500PediaSure →
- Pediasure Vanilla w Fiber 6pk*8oz EQUALS 1 PACK13/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074580623PediaSure →
- Pediasure Berry 6pk*8oz12/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074538198PediaSure →
- PediaSure Smores 6pk*8oz11/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074669205PediaSure →
- Pediasure Strawberry w Fiber 6pk*8oz EQUALS 1 PACK11/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074563695PediaSure →
- Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Butter Pecan 6pk*8oz10/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074517872Ensure →
- Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Chocolate 6pk*8oz10/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074407029Ensure →
- Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Dark Chocolate 6pk*8oz10/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074538105Ensure →
- Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Vanilla 6pk*8oz10/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074407074Ensure →
- Alfamino Jr Unflavored Powdered Formula 14.1oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 7613034787958
- Ensure Nutrition Shake Butter Pecan 6pk*8oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074517858Ensure →
- Ensure Nutrition Shake Chocolate 6pk*8oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074407012Ensure →
- Ensure Nutrition Shake Dark Chocolate 6pk*8oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074538075Ensure →
- Ensure Nutrition Shake Vanilla 6pk*8oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074407111Ensure →
- Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry 6pk*8oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074407180Ensure →
- Neocate Junior Chocolate Flavored Powder 14.1oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 749735026908Neocate →
- Neocate Junior Original Unflavored Powder 14.1oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 749735017906Neocate →
- Neocate Junior Strawberry Flavored Powder 14.1oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 749735064566Neocate →
- Neocate Junior Vanilla Flavored Powder 14.1oz9/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 749735006276Neocate →
- Boost Kid Essentials 1.5 chocolate 8 oz RTF8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 43900335889Boost →
- Boost Kid Essentials 1.5 strawberry 8 oz RTF8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 43900335902Boost →
- Boost Kid Essentials 1.5 van, fiber 8 oz RTF8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 43900335001Boost →
- Boost Kid Essentials 1.5 vanilla 8 oz RTF8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 43900335407Boost →
- Boost Kid Essentials Chocolate 8oz8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 43900335209Boost →
- Boost Kid Essentials Vanilla 8oz8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 43900335117Boost →
- Ensure Nutrition Shake Strawberry 6pk*8oz8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 70074407050Ensure →
- Neocate Splash grape 8 oz RTF8/14CACTLAMAMEMIMNNCNJNYORUTWAITUPC 749735024355Neocate →
Asked about, but on few or no lists
Questions
Which state lists the most WIC-eligible nutritionals?
Connecticut (272 barcodes), then North Carolina (257) and Michigan (235). Counts include every size and flavor, so they say more about how a state writes its list than about what you get.
Which WIC-eligible nutritionals brands are on the most state lists?
PediaSure (14 of 14), Boost (12 of 14), Ensure (10 of 14), Neocate (9 of 14).
Is the same WIC-eligible nutritionals WIC approved everywhere?
Rarely. Of 614 barcodes, 364 are on only one list and 4 are on all 14. Check your own state's column or page.
List dates for all 14 columns
- CA CaliforniaFile posted November 2, 2026
- CT ConnecticutFile posted June 4, 2026
- LA LouisianaList for November 2026
- MA MassachusettsAs of September 1, 2026
- ME MaineFile posted November 12, 2026
- MI MichiganRun date October 1, 2026
- MN MinnesotaList for November 2026
- NC North CarolinaUpdated February 4, 2025 · 21 months old
- NJ New JerseyFile posted October 5, 2026
- NY New YorkValid as of November 5, 2026
- OR OregonFile posted November 6, 2026
- UT UtahActive from November 1, 2026
- WA WashingtonFile posted April 8, 2026 · 7 months old
- IT ITCA (Arizona tribal)List dated January 8, 2026 · 10 months old
Source: state WIC Authorized Product List files (linked on each state page). Unofficial; not affiliated with USDA or any state WIC agency.