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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 20 Sep 2026 at 13:51:12).

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Drug
Indication
Status
Restrictions/Comments
Formulary 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 team.

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

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

 
Links :
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 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