Make melatonin easier to obtain and prescribe in the UK
Make melatonin easier to obtain and prescribe by reclassifying it or enabling pharmacist-led supply. Currently, prescribing is difficult, often requiring conditions like an ADHD diagnosis, limiting access for many who need it.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 10 FEB 2026Petition rejectedirrelevant
Decisions about the classification of medicines are a matter for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), not the UK Government or Parliament. The MHRA is operationally independent from the Government.
- 03 JAN 2026Petition created
Background
Melatonin helps regulate sleep and is used safely worldwide. In the UK, it’s hard to access and often requires a prescription, causing delays. Easier access could improve sleep health, reduce pressure on GPs, and provide a safer alternative to stronger sleep medications.