for·mu·lar·y (fôr my -l r  )n. pl. for·mu·lar·ies 1. A book or other collection of stated and fixed forms, such as prayers. 2. A statement expressed in formulas. 3. A fixed form or pattern; a formula. 4. A book containing a list of pharmaceutical substances along with their formulas, uses, and methods of preparation. |
formulary [ˈfɔːmjʊlərɪ]
n pl -laries
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a book or system of prescribed formulas, esp relating to religious procedure or doctrine
2. a formula
3. (Medicine / Pharmacology) Pharmacol a book containing a list of pharmaceutical products, with their formulas and means of preparation
adj
of, relating to, or of the nature of a formula
formulary
a book or Hst of medicines, with formulas and instructions for their preparation.
See also: Drugsany book of prescribed forms, as prayers, oaths, etc. See also drugs.
See also: Books
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | formulary - (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation; "postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections" materia medica, pharmacological medicine, pharmacology - the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics" |
| Adj. | 1. | formulary - of or relating to or of the nature of a formula |
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