Question

A formulary is a list of

a. procedural steps to resolve ethical conflicts in a medical office.
b. employees covered by an employer's health insurance plan.
c. proper behaviors and manners for a certain community.
d. approved drugs for which the insurance company pays.

Answer 1

The answer is letter D. A formulary is a list of approved drugs for which the insurance company pays. It is based on evaluations of efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness of drugs. It also includes additional pieces of information that are clinical such as side effects, contraindications and doses.