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WOMAN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM IN HAMPTON ROADS

“The goal of Virginia WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is to improve the health of pregnant women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. The Program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, counseling at WIC clinics, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services. To be eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must meet categorical, residential, income, and nutrition risk requirements.” - Virginia Department of Health
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NOTICE

Limited Distribution of Weight Loss Medications

Effective immediately, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and associated Branch Health Clinics and Tricare Prime Clinics will only be able to dispense a 28-day supply of injectable medications for weight loss at each fill. Impacted prescription medications include: Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Saxenda (liraglutide).

Prescriptions for the following medications, used to treat diabetes, will be dispensed for up to a 56-day supply at each fill: Ozempic (semaglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Victoza (liraglutide), and exenatide.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this change in procedure, please call the Pharmacy Call Center at 757-953-0258 to contact your preferred pharmacy directly.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will return to Tricare dispensing limits as soon as feasible. Thank you for understanding and please continue to monitor this page for updates.