What does “Formulary” mean?

The list of products a particular clinic or pharmacy is able to prescribe or supply.

Formulary in plain English

The list of products a particular clinic or pharmacy is able to prescribe or supply.

Formularies differ between providers and change with availability, which is one reason a specific preparation cannot be promised in advance.

A clinic that advertises specific products is doing something UK medicines advertising law does not permit, whatever the formulary contains.

Frequently asked questions

What does formulary mean?

The list of products a particular clinic or pharmacy is able to prescribe or supply.

Sources and further reading

Every factual statement on this page is drawn from the following public sources. Links open in a new tab and are not affiliated with Flora House.

  1. NICE guideline NG144: Cannabis-based medicinal products
  2. NHS: Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils)
  3. MHRA: The supply, manufacture, importation and distribution of unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use

Patient guide · Written by the Flora House editorial team · Last reviewed: 8 September 2026