Secara umum, formularium berfungsi sebagai panduan untuk penggunaan obat yang rasional, membantu mengendalikan mutu dan biaya, serta digunakan di fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan, baik secara nasional (Formularium Nasional/Fornas) maupun di tingkat rumah sakit (Formularium Rumah Sakit).
Formularium Medicamentorium Indicum
his text offers guidance on prescribing and classified notes on drugs and preparations. It also covers topics including: the emergency treatment of poisoning; the respiratory system; the central nervous system; infections; and obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary-tract disorders.