Drug Safety Update
Drugs and driving: blood concentration limits to be set for certain controlled drugs in a new legal offence, July 2014. See also the drugs and driving: the law government webpage for more details
October 2021: Chloral hydrate, cloral betaine (Welldorm): restriction of paediatric indication
NICE Guidance (see also drug-specific links below)
TA77 Guidance on the use of zaleplon, zolpidem and zopiclone for the short-term management of insomnia, April 2004
Shared Care Guidance (between MTW hospital & WKCCG community)
Shared Care Guideline For Melatonin For The Treatment Of Sleep Disorders In Children And Young People, April 2016
Melatonin MR tablets are included in the formulary for "off label" use in the treatment of sleep disorders in children with conditions such as visual impairment, cerebal palsy, ADHD and learning difficulties. These tablets may be crushed and mixed with water, milk, yoghurt or fruit juice for administration; this gives an immediate release profile.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £0.94 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £0.96 |
| 30 tablet |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £1.20 |
| 500 tablet | |
| 7 tablet |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 250 tablet | |
| 28 tablet (2 x 14 tablets) | £1.31 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 120 tablet | |
| 21 tablet | |
| 30 tablet | £10.38 |
This formulation is unlicensed and is not for routine use - it may be prescribed in exceptional circumstances only e.g. if the 2mg MR tablets are unavailable following consultation with relevant medicines management leads.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | |
| 200 ml |
This formulation is unlicensed and is not for routine use - it may be prescribed in exceptional circumstances only e.g. if the 2mg MR tablets are unavailable following consultation with relevant medicines management leads.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 capsule | |
| 60 capsule |
Used in paediatrics. The suppositories are only given when the oral route cannot be used
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 suppository | |
| 12 suppository |