The Formulary Management Unit:
Implements EU legislation in the field of formulary management;
Establishes, maintains and periodically reviews the Government National Formulary for pharmaceuticals in the National Health Service;
Sets service wide protocols governing prescribing and the rational use of medicines;
Provides advice and technical assistance in the establishment of technical specifications;
Issues circulars related to formulary management;
Consults and corresponds continuously with the various stakeholders – consultants, pharmacists, general practitioners, pharmacy technicians and patients;
Optimises analysis of information and evaluate clinical evidence in order to draw up prescribing guidelines and development of a systematic rational approach for prescribing and drug use through the utilisation of international health technology assessment.