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Definition of Formulary
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or of the nature of a formula.
2. Noun. (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation. "Postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections"
Category relationships: Materia Medica, Pharmacological Medicine, Pharmacology
Generic synonyms: Book
Definition of Formulary
1. a. Stated; prescribed; ritual.
2. n. A book containing stated and prescribed forms, as of oaths, declarations, prayers, medical formulaæ, etc.; a book of precedents.
Definition of Formulary
1. Noun. A pharmacopoeia or list of available drugs, particularly prescription drugs ¹
2. Noun. (healthcare) A list of drugs, created by health insurers, hospitals, or prescription drug plans, that defines how costs for any drug are shared between patient and health care provider, typically broken down by tiers such as preferred generics with lowest copay, or preferred brand with higher copay, or non-preferred brand and not covered tiers with the highest cost to the patient. ¹
3. Noun. An ancient or medieval collection of models for official writings. ¹
4. Noun. A collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Formulary
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Medical Definition of Formulary
1. A collection of formulas for the compounding of medicinal preparations. See: National Formulary, Pharmacopeia. (05 Mar 2000)
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