Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 90196

Melatonin: Health Education

Tabled: 12 November 2025

Answered: 24 November 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to raise awareness of the potential long term effects of melatonin usage.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

In the United Kingdom, melatonin must be prescribed by a healthcare professional. Melatonin is authorised for a number of indications which specify short term use. For indications that may require longer term use, such as insomnia in children and adolesce...

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