Formulary

/ˈfɔːrmjʊˌlɛri/

Definitions

  1. (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.
  2. (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.

Forms

  • formulary
  • formularies

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.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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