PRN (1568)    ERX SERVICE REASON CODES (52.45)

Name Value
SERVICE REASON CODE PRN
BRIEF DESCRIPTION PRN Directions
CODE TYPE ABBREVIATION SCR
CODE DESCRIPTION THERAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE/SUBSTITUTION REASON
FULL DESCRIPTION
Indicates that the prescription received is missing dose and/or frequency
guidelines.
CHANGE REQUEST REASON TEXT
VA policy prohibits filling prescriptions with only "AS NEEDED" for
directions. Please indicate frequency of administration.