Is this safe? What the medical profession has forgotten, for the most part, is that feeding tube formulas used to be prepared from real food and used to be the standard of care in hospitals and long term care facilities. Functional Formularies products meet all food safety requirements and meet all GRAS, HACCP, and CGMP standards. Functional Formularies products are produced in an FDA/USDA registered facility with a USDA inspector on site. They undergo thorough testing before they are released from the manufacturer. They are both shelf-stable, require no refrigeration, and have a two year shelf life. We believe we have the ideal real foods formulas that are a true meal replacement and can be someone’s sole source of nutrition.
Are there any variations in consistency with a real food product? Liquid Hope and Nourish undergo regular nutritional assessment and lab testing. However, as with all real food products, the nutrient levels may vary a bit due to growing season, soil, and weather conditions. If you have specific dietary restrictions that require you to be exact with certain nutrient levels, please discuss the use of this product with a health care provider.
Does insurance cover Functional Formularies products? Yes! More than 96% of insurances cover our products (Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurances). At Functional Formularies we have patient advocates available to help you gain insurance coverage for our products. Please email us at: insurance@functionalformularies.com or call us at 937.433.HOPE (4673) and we will set up an appointment for you with a patient advocate. Click here for Insurance information. We are the first organic enteral formula to be approved by Medicare. Liquid Hope: HCPCS Code: B4149 Insurance Data Bank & Billing Code: 57858-0004-11* Nourish: HCPCS Code: B4149 Insurance Data Bank & Billing Code: 57858-0004-12* Nourish Peptide : HCPCS Code: B4161 Insurance Data Bank & Billing Code: 57858-0004-27* Liquid Hope Peptide: HCPCS Code: B4153 Insurance Data Bank & Billing Code: 57858-0004-28* Keto Peptide: HCPCS Code: B4153, B4161 Insurance Data Bank & Billing Code: 57858-0004-24* ** Medicare, Medicaid and health insurers may ask you to provide a National Drug Code/NDC number for insurance claims, billing or reimbursement purposes. Because our products are whole foods and do not constitute “drugs”, we have an Insurance Data Bank and Billing Code that you should use when asked for an NDC number for our products.
How many ounces are in each pouch? Why are there variables in mL from pouch to pouch? By law, we are required to list the “ounces” and “grams,” which are measures of weight, not measures of volume, on the food label. Because the formula is made from real food, its density can vary and, as such, so can the volume of the formula in each pouch. Rest assured, each pouch contains 341 grams (Keto Peptide has 227 grams) as measured on a gram scale. All nutritional information stated on our website and packaging is correct. It is calculated and tested per pouch, and the most accurate measure is 341 grams (227 grams for Keto Peptide), which is what our manufacturers use as a gauge of measurement on calibrated scales. Anything pouch below 341 grams (227 grams for Keto Peptide) is rejected. The conversation of weight is a complex one due to the fact that our product, per food labeling laws, has to show 12 ounces (8 ounces for Keto Peptide) on the label. However, our products are not fluid ounces as most people expect, due to the viscosity. A glass measuring cup or syringe with ounce measurements is designed to measure only fluid ounces. Our product, due to it not being “fluid” or thin as water, will show less than 12 ounces (8 ounces for Keto Peptide). We have done our best to offer accurate mL measures as a courtesy knowing that RDs are used to working with this measuring system. Why are there variables in mL from pouch to pouch? When it comes to measuring solids, weight (grams) is generally considered more accurate than volume (mL). This is because the weight of a substance on Earth will remain constant even if its surrounding conditions change (e.g. if it gets hotter or colder). On the other hand, the amount of space (volume) occupied by a substance—especially if it is a liquid—can be affected by things like changes in temperature without the substance changing its form.
What are the product numbers? Liquid Hope: LHWS124 Nourish: NWS124 Liquid Hope Peptide: LHPWS124 Nourish Peptide: NOUPWS124 Keto Peptide: KEWS124 Keto Sustain: KOCA106 Canadian Liquid Hope: LH224CA Canadian Nourish: NOU224CA
What if my shipment/package is damaged? If you receive ANY units that appear to be bloated, damaged or leaking to any degree, please contact us immediately at 937-433-4673 / Toll FREE: 1.844.631.8365 and/or send an email to office@functionalformularies.com. Do not open, consume, or wash any product that appears to be damaged. Though rare, damage may happen during shipping; under those circumstances, and with sufficient proof of damage, your product will be replaced by either your Durable Medical Equipment Company or Functional Formularies.