A virtual formulary : a practical guide on why and how to create your own
Robinson, Hollie Shoreman, Sara Hancocks, Natalie Braithwaite, Laura
Robinson, Hollie
Shoreman, Sara
Hancocks, Natalie
Braithwaite, Laura
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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
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2025-11-05
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Wound care formularies are essential tools for standardising treatment, ensuring cost-effective product selection and improving patient outcomes. With advances in digital technology, a virtual wound care formulary offers enhanced accessibility, ease of use, and streamlined clinical decision-making. This article outlines a step-by-step approach to creating a virtual wound care formulary using PowerPoint. The process of developing a virtual formulary is straightforward. Using PowerPoint, wound care teams can easily organise products into categories, include essential product descriptions, and integrate hyperlinks for rapid navigation. This method requires minimal technical expertise, making it an efficient and scalable solution for healthcare organisations. Implementing a virtual wound care formulary enhances workflow efficiency, promotes consistency in wound management, and supports cost-effective product utilisation. Regular updates and feedback mechanisms ensure the formulary remains current and aligned with best practices. This guide provides a practical framework for healthcare organisations looking to develop and maintain a virtual wound care formulary, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.
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Robinson H, Shoreman S, Hancocks N, Braithwaite L. A virtual formulary: A practical guide on why and how to create your own. Wounds UK. 2025 Nov;21(4):24-29.
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