Formulary system: cause to discussion

International experience shows that the most effective means of public health budget optimization is rational selection and use of medicines. Formulary system is a main instrument making it possible to fulfill the state engagements of quality patients treatment with real financial means. But the experience of installing the formulary system in Russian Federation, its conclusions and results are not investigated enough. There were few researches which estimate influence of the formulary system on practice of medicines prescribing, economical effectiveness and expenses in the system of public health on different levels.