FORMULARY

formulary

(adjective) of or relating to or of the nature of a formula

formulary, pharmacopeia

(noun) (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation; ā€œpostexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infectionsā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

formulary (plural formularies)

A list of formulas; a collection of set forms to be followed, especially in religious belief.

A pharmacopoeia or list of available drugs, particularly prescription drugs

(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.

An ancient or medieval collection of models for official writings.

A collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics.

Adjective

formulary (comparative more formulary, superlative most formulary)

Stated; prescribed; ritual.

Source: Wiktionary


For"mu*la*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. formulaire. See Formula.]

Definition: Stated; prescribed; ritual.

For"mu*la*ry, n.; pl. Formularies. Etym: [Cf. F. formulaire.]

1. A book containing stated and prescribed forms, as of oaths, declarations, prayers, medical formulaƦ, etc.; a book of precedents.

2. Prescribed form or model; formula.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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