For Epic Users: Transitioning to Specific Area Formularies

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For Epic Users: Transitioning to Specific Area Formularies

We did not develop specific formularies for areas such as the IV room, peds, oncology, etc when we implemented Epic many years ago (not sure it was an option) and have one main formulary. We are now identifying a need for a better option to ensure labels print in the correct area and understand there is the capability to develop separate formularies. IS is reluctant to make these due to the large amount of work. We are wondering if there are sites who had one formulary and transitioned to multiple formularies and would be willing to discuss the challenges, time involvement, and benefits of the transition? Thank you.