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What is the purpose of a hospital formulary?
Question

What is the purpose of a hospital formulary?

A.

To list all available medications worldwide

B.

To provide a list of approved medications within the hospital

C.

To detail surgical procedures

D.

To record patient medical histories

Correct option is B


Ans. (b) Sol. A hospital formulary is a curated list of medicines approved by the P&T Committee for use in that hospital, ensuring rational and cost-effective therapy.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) No formulary includes global drug lists; it's localized.
· (b) Correct. Formularies ensure standardization of medicine use.
· (c) Surgical procedures are not included in a formulary.
· (d) Patient histories are stored in electronic health records, not formularies.

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