Currently in shortage
Aspen manufacturing rescheduling. Stock levels below minimum threshold nationally.
Expected resolution: 30 September 2025
Alternatives:
- Melatonin 1 mg immediate release (compounding pharmacy)
- Slenyto — paediatric formulation
melatonin
Circadin
2 mg · modified release tablet · Hypnotics
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $28.40 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $28.40 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- SLP001
- Drug name
- melatonin
- Brand name
- Circadin
- Manufacturer
- Aspen
- Formulation
- modified release tablet
- Strength
- 2 mg
- Max quantity
- 30 units
- Max repeats
- 2
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Hypnotics
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2025-006 · Sponsor: Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
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