Table 5.

Content and organization comparison between neonatal formularies: Preparation.

Parameter	Neofax	ANMF	DPF	NNF	Pediatric and Neonatal Lexi-Drugs	BNF for Children
Are preparation instructions available?	Yes, under the ‘Special Considerations/Preparation’ section	Yes	No	Yes	Yes, under the ‘Preparation for Administration: Pediatric’. There is an ‘Extemporaneous Preparations’ section for bulk compounding of oral preparations, plus access to Trissel’s IV Compatibility.	Yes
Are stability data provided (if applicable)?	Yes, under the ‘Special Considerations/Preparation’ section	Yes	No	Yes	Yes, in the ‘Storage/Stability’ section, plus access to Trissel’s IV Compatibility	Yes
Optimal concentration of preparation (if applicable)	Yes, under the ‘Special Considerations/Preparation’ section	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum concentration of preparation (if applicable)	Yes, under the ‘Special Considerations/Preparation’ section	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Is method of administration indicated?	Yes, under the ‘Administration’ section	Yes	Yes, under the ‘Dosages’ section	Yes	Yes, under the ‘Administration: Pediatric’ section	Yes