Try to obtain the most recent edition. Drug formularies Formularies contain a list of pharmaceutical products, together with information on each drug. They can be national, regional or institutional. They are usually developed by therapeutic committees and they list the drugs that are approved for use in that country, region, district or hospital. In many countries drug formularies are also developed for health insurance programmes, listing the products that are reimbursed.
Drug formularies are usually drug-centred.
Their value is enhanced if they contain comparisons between drugs, evaluations and cost information, but that is often not the case. The excellent BNF has already been mentioned. Try to get your own copy, even if it is not the most recent one. It fits well in your pocket. These periodicals promote rational drug therapy and appear at frequent intervals, ranging from weekly to quarterly.