WIC approved PediaSure, Ensure and medical foods in Washington
WIC-eligible nutritionals such as PediaSure, Ensure and Boost, issued with a medical prescription. Everything below is copied from the Washington WIC list and sorted by how many state lists include each item.
How Washington groups WIC-eligible nutritionals
| Subcategory (state's wording) | Items |
|---|---|
| PediaSure RTF 6 pk with or without Fiber | 9 |
| PediaSure RTF 4 pk with Fiber | 6 |
Brands with the most items
Medical foods & shakes on the Washington list 15
Number on the right = how many of the 14 state lists include that UPC.
- Pediasure Banana Cream 6pk*8oz14/14
- Pediasure Chocolate 6pk*8oz14/14
- Pediasure Strawberry 6pk*8oz14/14
- PediaSure Vanilla 6pk*8oz14/14
- Pediasure Vanilla w Fiber 6pk*8oz EQUALS 1 PACK13/14
- Pediasure Berry 6pk*8oz12/14
- PediaSure Smores 6pk*8oz11/14
- Pediasure Strawberry w Fiber 6pk*8oz EQUALS 1 PACK11/14
- Pediasure Chocolate w Fiber 4pk*7.4oz EQUALS .5PCK7/14
- PediaSure Strawberry w Fiber 4pk*7.4oz EQUAL .5PCK7/14
- Pediasure Vanilla w Fiber 4pk*7.4oz EQUALS .5PCK7/14
- PediaSure Chocolate Fiber 4pk-7.4oz1/14
- PediaSure Strawberry Fiber 4pk-7.4oz1/14
- PediaSure Vanilla 6-8oz1/14
- PediaSure Vanilla Fiber 4pk-7.4oz1/14
Medical foods & shakes: Washington vs other lists
- 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
More foods on the Washington list
Medical foods & shakes in other states
Questions
How many WIC-eligible nutritionals items are on the Washington WIC list?
15 barcodes, in 2 subcategories as the state names them ("PediaSure RTF 6 pk with or without Fiber", "PediaSure RTF 4 pk with Fiber"). The list is dated file posted April 8, 2026. Washington ranks 12 of 14 lists we compare by number of WIC-eligible nutritionals barcodes.
Which WIC-eligible nutritionals brands does Washington WIC list most?
By number of barcodes: PediaSure (15). Store brands are on the list only where that store operates.
Are these WIC-eligible nutritionals items WIC approved in other states too?
73% of them are also on at least one other state's list; 4 are only on the Washington list (mostly regional store brands). Each row shows how many of the 14 lists include that barcode.
Does the list say which size I can buy?
The state's subcategory names often carry the size or type rule (for example "PediaSure RTF 6 pk with or without Fiber"). How many you can buy each month is on your WIC benefits, not on the product list. For the full rules, check the Washington WIC shopping guide or ask your WIC clinic.
Source: Washington State Department of Health, WIC Nutrition Program, WIC Authorized Product List (File posted April 8, 2026), doh.wa.gov. Food groups are ours; subcategory names are the state's. Unofficial; not affiliated with USDA or any state WIC agency.