Why is the use of nonformulary drugs sometimes justifiable?

At this hospital nonformulary drugs account for 13.4% of pediatric prescriptions, which is considered common, but in fact, nonformulary prescriptions are on average, occurring at a higher rate than this.

Please discuss the nonformulary drug use at this hospital. Below are some guiding questions to help you:

• Why are nonformulary prescriptions so frequent?

• Are these prescriptions justified, why?

• Does the problem lie more in the prescribers or the formulary?

• How can the situation be improved? Or should things stay the same?

• What are the consequences if this issue is not addressed?