formulary
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myəˌlɛr noun
1.
a collection or system of formulas.
3.
Pharmacology. a book listing pharmaceutical substances and formulas 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.
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World English Dictionary
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| —n , 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 |
| —adj | |
| 4. | of, relating to, or of the nature of a formula |
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Word Origin & History
formulary
1540s, from Fr. formulaire collection of formulae, from L. formularius from formula (see formula).
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
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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Example sentences
The core of each prescription drug plan is a list of preferred drugs, known as a formulary.
Their bill says the secretary cannot set prices or establish a uniform list of covered drugs, known as a formulary.
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