Drug Formularies in Correctional Settings

[摘要] Drug formularies are a key determinant of access by incarcerated patients to psychotropic medications. The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) defines a formulary as “a written list of prescription and nonprescription medications that are ordinarily available to authorized prescribers, including consultants, working for the facility” (Ref. 1, p 71). Medications that are not listed on a formulary, often referred to as nonformulary medications, may have different degrees of availability. Some nonformulary medications may be approved for use if patients meet specific clinical criteria, whereas other medications may be entirely unavailable or prohibited from use.

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