Doctors are prescribing melatonin to children far more than guidelines suggest

A new analysis of melatonin prescriptions in children and adolescents reveals concerning patterns tied to body weight and age, raising questions about whether doctors are following evidence-based guidelines. The findings could prompt regulators and pediatric health systems to tighten oversight of a drug increasingly used off-label for sleep disorders in young patients.

Originaltitel: Melatonin Prescription in Children and Adolescents in Relation to Body Weight and Age