This is slightly off topic (sorry) but with regard to hospitals not providing formula - I assume that they still have some in stock somewhere as I can imagine situations where for whatever reason a mother had every intention on breast feeding but then can't.
I don't think it is necessary to have it on hand for that reason because quite often a mothers milk wouldn't have even come in before she left hospital anyway, even one that continues breastfeeding. Obviously they would need something for 'emergencies', such as really prem babies, but then again (in IMO) it would be ideal if hospitals had their own milk banks where donated breast milk could be used in emergencies. If a mother is planning on not bf, then she should be responsible for organising her own bottles and formula(IMO) because I believe that the nurses have a duty of care to that baby which includes supporting and encouraging the mother to breastfeed.