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Search Results : Sleep disorders in ADULTS with neurodevelopmental disorders (Melatonin - Sleep disorders in ADULTS with neurodevelopmental disorders)

Records returned : 3 (on 05 Dec 2025 at 16:33:09).

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Indication
Status
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred

Prescribing for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in Primary Care - only on recommendation from the specialist mental health team.

Prescribing in Primary Care may be undertaken on recommendation from the specialist mental health team.

Note the change from previous Amber status (which required shared-care). Formal melatonin shared care is no longer required for this indication.

 
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Off Label
SPC
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribing for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in Primary Care - only on recommendation from the specialist mental health team.

Immediate release tablets may be crushed for administration (licensed use).

 
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Off Label
SPC
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribing for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in Primary Care - only on recommendation from the specialist mental health team.

1mg/ml oral solution sugar free - restricted to patients with significant swallowing difficulties or a feeding tube in situ.

 
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Off Label
SPC