The Formulary features allows you to search for and view which medication identifiers are mapped to a generic medication. Part of these medication identifiers are form factors. Form Factors are the administration form of the completed pharmaceutical product or medication.
This guide contains all the form factors that are currently supported in ControlCheck. You can use the Form Factor filter in the Mapped Medications screen in the Formulary to search for a specific form factor type.
Managers Only!
You must have Manager-level permissions to view the Formulary and Form Factors. 
Form Factors Table
Auditing Form Factors
Not all form factors are currently audited in ControlCheck. Auditing capabilities for additional Form Factors will become available in future releases.
| Form Factor | Description | Audited in ControlCheck (Yes/No) |
| Enema | Administered to the patient through a fluid injection via the rectum. (i.e., Barium enema) | No |
| Epidural | Administered to the patient through an injection via the back into the epidural space around the spinal cord. (i.e., Ropivacaine epidural) | No |
| Implant | Administered to the patient through surgical procedure to place under the skin/within the body. (i.e., Nexplanon) | No |
| Ingredient | Component of a mixture, compound, or solution. | No |
| Inhalation | Administered to the patient through a vapor or spray via the nose/mouth into the lungs. (i.e., Albuterol) | No |
| Inj (Injection) | Medications administered to the patient intramuscularly or intravenously as a single dose. (i.e., Epinephrine (EpiPen)) | Yes |
| Intrathecal | Administered to the patient via injection to the spinal canal or subarachnoid space. (i.e., Intrathecal Baclofen) | No |
| IV | Administered to the patient as an intravenous infusion. (i.e., Fentanyl infusion, 0.9% Normal Saline infusion) | No |
| Liquid | Physical state of an ingredient or medication. (i.e., Midazolam syrup) | Yes |
| Ophthalmic | Administered to the patient via the eyes. (i.e., Latanoprost eye drop) | No |
| Oral | Administered to the patient via the mouth. (i.e., Oxycodone tablet) Note: This does not include items that fall under the Liquid form factor. | Yes |
| Otic | Administered to the patient via the ear. (i.e., Ofloxacin ear drop) | No |
| Patch | Physical patch containing medication that is topically applied the patient. (i.e., Lidoderm) | Yes |
| Solution | Liquid component of a mixture or solution. (i.e., sterile water) | No |
| Sply (Supply) | Physical supply. (i.e., sterile gauze) | Yes |
| Supp (Suppository) | Administered to the patient via the rectum, vagina, or urethra so the medicine in absorbed into the bloodstream. (i.e., Bisacodyl) | Yes |
| Topical | Administered to the patient via application directly to the skin. (i.e., Hydrocortisone ointment) | No |
| Unspecified | Not categorized. | No |
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