In 1997, with the increased use of pharmaceuticals and concerns over rising drug costs and geographic variability, VA was prompted to establish a single National Formulary to help manage costs and improve consistency across the VA healthcare system.
Stearns explains the rationale behind establishing the National Formulary for the VA.
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