formulary

noun

for·​mu·​lary ˈfȯr-myə-ˌler-ē 

plural formularies

1

: a collection of prescribed forms (such as oaths or prayers)

2

: formula sense 1

3

: a book listing medicinal substances and formulas

formulary adjective

Examples of formulary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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, 1 May 2025

Their main tool for this purpose is placing a rebated product in a preferred spot on the formulary. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

What To Know Cuban's support for Trump's order centers on reforming how drug formularies are managed and increasing access to pricing data. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025

That segment includes its pharmacy benefit manager, which negotiates drug rebates with manufacturers on behalf of insurers and maintains formularies, among other responsibilities. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for formulary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

Medical Definition

formulary

noun

for·​mu·​lary ˈfȯr-myə-ˌler-ē 

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