Art. XIV.—A Universal Formulary

Prescription Writing and Formulary. The Art of Prescribing

Effect of patient notification of formulary change on formulary adherence.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of patient notification of impending formulary changes on formulary adherence. METHODS This pilot program in a large, Midwest-based health insurer utilized a randomized controlled trial research design. A list of 30 chronic-use medications that were to change formulary status were selected for the pilot. A review of adjudicated pharmacy claims records was perf...

Formulary Drug Reviews

INDICATIONS AND BACKGROUND Ibuprofen lysine is indicated to close a clinically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants weighing between 500 and 1,500 g who are no more than 32 weeks gestational age when usual medical management (fluid restriction, diuretics, respiratory support, etc.) is ineffective. Indomethacin injection is indicated for the treatment of PDA in prematu...

Chairman of the Joint Formulary Committee, British National Formulary.

The National Formulary