formulary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation
    pharmacopeia.
    • postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections
  2. adjective of or relating to or of the nature of a formula

WordNet

For"mu*la*ry adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. formulaire. See Formula.
Definitions
  1. Stated; prescribed; ritual.
For"mu*la*ry noun
Etymology
Cf. F. formulaire.
Wordforms
plural Formularies
Definitions
  1. A book containing stated and prescribed forms, as of oaths, declarations, prayers, medical formulaæ, etc.; a book of precedents.
  2. Prescribed form or model; formula.

Webster 1913