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Formulary

Meaning

A Formulary is a continuously updated list of prescription drugs covered by a health insurance plan, hospital, or managed care organization, categorized by therapeutic class and cost-sharing tier. In the hormonal health domain, the formulary dictates which specific brands or generic versions of hormone replacement therapies, selective receptor modulators, or specialty peptide treatments are preferentially covered for patients. This clinical tool significantly influences prescribing patterns and patient access to various hormonal medications. Understanding a patient’s formulary is a necessary step in designing an affordable and practical therapeutic protocol.