formulary

noun

for·​mu·​lary ˈfȯr-myə-ˌler-ē How to pronounce formulary (audio)
plural formularies
1
: a collection of prescribed forms (such as oaths or prayers)
2
3
: a book listing medicinal substances and formulas
formulary adjective

Examples of formulary in a Sentence

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Pharmacy managers often demand rebates from drug companies in exchange for placement on health insurance formularies − the list of drugs an insurer will cover. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 Medicare enrollees can ask their doctors to prescribe drugs that are covered on their formulary, Ramsey noted. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024 Caremark negotiates drug discounts with manufacturers on behalf of insurance plans and creates lists of medications, or formularies, that are covered by insurance and reimburses pharmacies for prescriptions. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025 Rebates are payments from drug manufacturers to PBMs in exchange for moving market share toward preferred products on the formulary. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for formulary

Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of formulary was in 1541

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“Formulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulary. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

formulary

noun
for·​mu·​lary ˈfȯr-myə-ˌler-ē How to pronounce formulary (audio)
plural formularies
1
: a book containing a list of medicinal substances and formulas see national formulary
2
: an official list of generic and brand name pharmaceutical drugs designated by a health insurance provider as approved for coverage under the provider's pharmacy plan benefits
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