Neupogen isn't approved to treat the condition, called afebrile neutropenia, although doctors commonly prescribe it to stimulate production of white-blood cells in patients with low counts in the hope that it will ward off infections.
The term PRN is a Latin phrase typically used in the medical field, which means pro re nata, translated, âas neededâor âwhen necessaryâ. Simply put when you hear or see someone use the abbreviation PRN within the medical field they are likely saying, use as needed. This is commonly used when prescribing medication (which weâll [â¦]
medical necessity. FDA-speak. A product is considered medically necessary, or to be a medical necessity, if it is used to treat or prevent a serious disease or medical condition, and if there is no other available source of that product or alternative drug or therapy judged by medical staff to be an adequate substitute.edical necessity. FDA-speak. A product is considered medically necessary, or to be a medical necessity, if it is used to treat or prevent a serious disease or medical condition, and if there is no other available source of that product or alternative drug or therapy judged by medical staff to be an adequate substitute.