With an extensive formulary matching table, it takes a long time to load and add items. It would be advantageous to be able to take our formulary item and match all the applicable Micromedex items at once. (i.e. bupropion SR 150 has multiple rx norm codes and it was difficult making sure all the appropriate meds were matched--this also happens frequently with OTC supplements). Additionally, I do not like the fact that doses and frequencies can no longer be attached to items. We carry several regular release items that I would match (with the appropriate dose and strength) to an extended release product (or extended release associated with a regular release product), so the patient would not have to go without their medication or be asked to provide a non-formulary item if this was available. Without being able to give the providers this guidance, I am not comfortable in matching such items and often a patient's therapy may be interrupted for a period of time due to this.
In follow up to talking with Allison Hobden about Formula Matching today 4/4/25. She encouraged me to do a dream factory. I see that this existing one has included that. Once a formulary replacement is matched to the original, there should be an option to click on the replacement and directly input specific details like frequency, indication, and dose—similar to how it's done with order sets. This would allow for more customized handling of the matched formulary options and streamline the process for users.