Prescription proforma for Acetylcysteine for the management of oral paracetamol overdose in adults

Abstract

Paracetamol is the most common drug taken in overdose in the UK, and guidelines recommend Acetylcysteine for certain patients. Acetylcysteine prescribing is complex to complete leading to a potential for prescription errors. In addition, completing the prescription is a time-consuming process which can delay initiation of treatment.