Formulary
[fawr-myuh-ler-ee] /ˈfɔr myəˌlɛr i/
noun, plural formularies.
1.
a collection or system of .
2.
a set form of words; .
3.
Pharmacology. a book listing pharmaceutical substances and for making medicinal preparations.
4.
a list of prescription drugs covered by a health insurance plan:
You can search the online drug formulary to see if your prescriptions are covered by the plan.
5.
Ecclesiastical. a book containing prescribed forms used in the service of a church.
adjective
6.
of or relating to a or :
the formulary aspect of a science.
7.
of the nature of a :
He dispenses easy, formulary solutions to our problems.
/ˈfɔːmjʊlərɪ/
noun (pl) -laries
1.
a book or system of prescribed formulas, esp relating to religious procedure or doctrine
2.
a formula
3.
(pharmacol) a book containing a list of pharmaceutical products, with their formulas and means of preparation
adjective
4.
of, relating to, or of the nature of a formula
n.
1540s, from French formulaire “collection of formulae,” from Latin formularius from formula (see formula).
formulary for·mu·lar·y (fôr’myə-lěr’ē)
n.
A book containing a list of pharmaceutical substances along with their formulas, uses, and methods of preparation.
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