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

There may be changes in the formulary, coverage rules or pharmacy networks. —Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Insurers profit from obscurity – networks that shift, formularies that confuse, billing codes that few can decipher. —Zachary W. Schulz, The Conversation, 6 June 2025

The goal is to force leadership to live the true plan reality: the prior authorizations, the formularies, the network restrictions, the call centers, the appeals processes. —Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

Importantly, JPMorgan thinks this strong category and share growth will help Lilly's prescriptions continue to grow despite the CVS formulary change to make rival Novo Nordisk's Wegovy the preferred GLP-1 for weight loss. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 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