13-012 Code Vt. R. 13-140-012-X - DRUG FORMULARY

Section 1

A new rule entitled "Generic Formulary" is added to read:

§ FORMULARY

(a) The Vermont Formulary Committee, hereinafter referred to as "committee", hereby adopts the list of drugs certified by the federal Food and Drug Administration as being safe, effective, and therapeutically equivalent; including all future amendments.

This list of non-substitutable products will also be updated, based on material received from F.D.A. and the opinion of the Committee as provided by 18 VSA Chapter 89.

(b) This rule does not cover single-source products, over-the-counter preparations, diagnostic agents, or nutritional supplements.

§ CONTENT, STRUCTURE, AND FORMAT

(a) Drugs are listed along with their dosage forms and strengths. They are listed alphabetically by generic and brand name. Only approved manufacturers are listed for each drug.

(b) At the end of the formulary, an alphabetical index has been provided which lists the page numbers on which any specific brand name or generic name can be found.

(c) For antibiotic drugs which require batch-by-batch certification, the strengths have been purposely omitted.

(d) Manufacturers names have been shortened, and abbreviations have been used for the various dosage forms.

(e) This list will be distributed to all registered pharmacies and prescribers in Vermont and to various State agencies and departments. Future updates will be distributed to the same individuals and organizations.

§ APPROVED DISTRIBUTORS: PROCEDURES

(a) Numerous approved distributors exist for many products listed in the formulary. Provided their products are made by approved manufacturers, they too are acceptable.

(b) When purchasing a drug product from a distributor, make sure the distributor holds an F.D.A. approved distributor supplemental application for that particular drug product and dosage form.

Section 2 This rule takes effect on July 19, 1978

Notes

13-012 Code Vt. R. 13-140-012-X

Effective Date: July 19, 1978 (SOS Rule Log # 78-70)

Statutory Authority: 18 V.S.A. CH. 89