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¦]
Letter of Medical Necessity. A letter of medical necessity is a document that is usually issued by a medical professional on behalf of a patient seeking reimbursement for a medical procedure. They are very common for medical procedures that are not covered under standard health care plans, so it is necessary for a special request to be made.