Formulary
/ˈfɔːrmjʊˌlɛri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official list of medicines approved for use within a particular health system or insurance plan.
The hospital's formulary restricts the prescription of certain antibiotics to specialists only.
- (n.) A legal document listing prescribed forms or formats for pleadings, contracts, or other legal instruments.
The lawyer referred to the court's formulary to draft the complaint correctly.
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- formulary
- formularies
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Commentary
In legal drafting, a formulary can refer both to a standardized set of legal forms as well as to a list of approved drugs; context will guide proper interpretation.
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