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formulary

 [for´mu-lar″e]

a collection of formulae.

National formulary a book of standards for certain pharmaceuticals and preparations not included in the U.S.P; revised every 5 years, and recognized as a book of official standards by the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Abbreviated N.F.

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USP

 

United States Pharmacopeia, a legally recognized compendium of standards for drugs, published by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., and revised periodically; it also includes assays and tests for determination of strength, quality, and purity.

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Abbreviation for National Formulary.

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abbr.

1. National Formulary

2. neurofibromatosis

3. or n/f no funds

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Abbreviation for:
National Formulary
natriuretic factor
necrotising fasciitis
neointima formation
neural fold
neurofilament
neurofibroma
neurofibromatosis
neurotrophic factor
Nissen fundoplication
nitrofurazone
nodular fasciitis
non-functioning
normal for, see there  
Nuffield Foundation

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1. National Formulary, see there.

2. Neurofibromatosis, see there.

3. Neurofilament, see there.

4. Normal flow.

5. Normal formula.

6.  Nursing facility.

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NF

Abbreviation for National Formulary.

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