Formulary

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Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrmjəˌleri/

Definitions of formulary

noun a list of prescription drugs covered by a particular healthcare plan or insurance company

Example Sentences

A1 A formulary is a list of prescription drugs covered by a specific health insurance plan.

A2 Before visiting the pharmacy, it's important to check if your medication is on the formulary.

B1 Healthcare providers often refer to the formulary when prescribing medications to patients.

B2 Pharmaceutical companies submit their drugs for review to be included in the hospital's formulary.

C1 The hospital's pharmacy committee regularly reviews and updates the formulary to ensure cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing.

C2 As a clinical pharmacist, part of my role is to manage the hospital's formulary and provide guidance on medication selection.

Examples of formulary in a Sentence

formal The hospital's pharmacy department updates the formulary regularly to ensure the most effective medications are available for patients.

informal The doctor checked the formulary to see which medications were covered by the insurance plan.

slang I can't believe the formulary doesn't include my favorite allergy medication!

figurative The formulary of success includes hard work, determination, and a positive attitude.

Grammatical Forms of formulary

plural

formularies

comparative

more formulary

superlative

most formulary

present tense

formulary

future tense

will be formulary

perfect tense

have been formulary

continuous tense

is being formulary

singular

formulary

positive degree

formulary

infinitive

to formulary

gerund

formulary

participle

formulary

Origin and Evolution of formulary

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'formulary' originated from the Latin word 'formula', meaning a prescribed form or set of rules.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'formulary' evolved to refer to a collection of formulas or prescriptions, especially in the context of pharmacy or medicine. It also came to be used in legal contexts to refer to a set of established forms or precedents.