TGA Regulation Notice: In Australia, sleeping medications are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Many require a prescription, while some are available as Pharmacy Only (S3) medicines.
| Medication | Type | Active Ingredient | Availability | Prescription | Strength | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restavit | OTC Antihistamine | Doxylamine | Pharmacy only (S3) | No | Moderate | $$ | Popular pharmacy choice |
| Dozile | OTC Antihistamine | Doxylamine | Pharmacy only (S3) | No | Moderate | $$ | Night-time formula |
| Circadin | Prescription Melatonin | Melatonin | Prescription only (S4) | Yes | Moderate | $$$ | PBS listed for 55+ |
| Stilnox | Prescription | Zolpidem | Controlled Drug (S4) | Yes | Strong | $$$ | Restricted prescribing |