Table 7.

Content and organization comparison between neonatal formularies: Pharmacological data.

Parameter	Neofax	ANMF	DPF	NNF	Pediatric and Neonatal Lexi-Drugs	BNF for Children
Drug–drug interactions mentioned?	No; an external drug–drug interactions module is available to Micromedex subscribers	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, under the ‘Drug Interactions’ section and in a separate module	Yes
Adverse effects mentioned?	Yes, under the ‘Adverse Effects’ section; frequency is provided where available	Yes	Yes, frequency is provided where available	Yes, a dedicated section is included only in certain monographs	Yes, under the ‘Adverse Reactions’ section; frequency is provided where available	Yes, frequency is provided where available
If adverse effects are mentioned, are specific neonatal effects mentioned?	Yes	Yes	Yes, if available from the literature or clinical expertise	Yes	Yes	Yes
Are notable excipients mentioned?	Yes, if applicable, under the ‘Contraindications/precautions’ section	Yes, since 2020	Yes (if available from product info, including concentration)	Yes	Yes, under the ‘Dosage Forms: US’ and/or ‘Dosage Forms: Canada’ sections	Yes
Neonatal Pharmacokinetic data available?	Yes, under the ‘Pharmacology’ section	Yes, wherever available	Yes, if available from the literature	Yes	Yes, under the ‘Pharmacokinetics (Adult data unless noted)’ section	Yes, often under the monitoring section