Pharmacy
TPN medical abbreviation
TPN means "total parenteral nutrition".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (4 in all for TPN), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What TPN means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| total parenteral nutrition | None | Prescriptions, Pharmacy |
Example
Sample order: "TPN."
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Questions
What does TPN mean in medical terms?
TPN means "total parenteral nutrition".
Where is TPN used?
TPN shows up in prescriptions and pharmacy. Its category here is pharmacy.
Is TPN on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. TPN is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.