Great news for Kiwi sleepers: Melatonin is now available for purchase online without a prescription in New Zealand. Shop the best melatonin brands and get fast shipping nationwide at ZOOM Pharmacy. Buy Melatonin over the counter today at our best price.
Melatonin is a natural hormone made by the body that works by regulating our internal clock and sleep schedule. Melatonin can be useful for some people to use for short periods of time to help with sleep problems. Widely used globally, melatonin comes in different forms and doses including melatonin gummies, pills, tablets, capsules and liquids. In New Zealand melatonin is available to buy online and over the counter at ZOOM Pharmacy. The best melatonin brands are available for purchase online with fast shipping at ZOOM Pharmacy.
If you are struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, insomnia or dealing with jet lag, the hormone melatonin may be able to help. Melatonin in its natural form is produced in the pineal gland of your brain. It plays an important role in controlling your body’s sleep-wake cycle and sleep pattern. Melatonin is also available as a supplement product and is taken by many people around the world to help with sleep problems.
Yes, you can buy melatonin at ZOOM Pharmacy without a prescription. As of June 2025, the government has reduced the barriers to accessing melatonin. You are now able to purchase melatonin from a pharmacy as an over-the-counter product. Read more on the Medsafe website (external link)
Yes, you can buy over the counter melatonin online at ZOOM Pharmacy. For people looking to buy melatonin online in New Zealand you can shop the top brands at ZOOM Pharmacy and get fast shipping nationwide. Sleep well knowing you’ve saved time and saved money.
Melatonin is linked to the day/night cycle. The pineal gland in our brain releases the most melatonin when it becomes dark and decreases when it’s light again. This helps to control our sleep-wake cycle, telling our bodies when to sleep and when to wake up. Sometimes however, our bodies don’t produce enough melatonin or produce it at the wrong times. Melatonin supplements work by providing an additional source of melatonin to help some people to fall asleep faster, sleep soundly, and wake up more alert.
Melatonin supplements can help people a fall asleep more easily, have a better night sleep, adjust their sleep cycle, and wake up rested. For people with sleep issues like insomnia, jet-lag, or sleep-cycle disturbances their melatonin can help improve their quality of life. In other countries like the USA melatonin supplements are recognised as effective for many people and widely used.
Melatonin is generally safe for most people when taken in low doses for short-term use. Melatonin is generally very well tolerated with short-term use. If unlikely adverse effects or side effects do occur, most are mild to moderate and will resolve once melatonin is stopped. You are unlikely to become dependent on melatonin, unlike many other sleep medications.
It is important to always read the label, warnings, and instructions for any melatonin product before use, and to use all products strictly as directed. It’s best to take slow-release tablets after food, swallow them whole and do not crush or cut them. It’s best to take standard tablets 2 hours before or 2 hours after food. Remember it is important to maintain good sleep hygiene alongside melatonin.
Melatonin is generally safe enough to take each night for short periods of time, but it should not be taken long-term unless recommended by your healthcare professional.
Further Reading:
Melatonin in the Spotlight – What You Should Know in 2025 – ZOOM Pharmacy
Rest Easy with Sleep Hygiene and Natural Sleep Aids – ZOOM Pharmacy
How Can I Sleep Better at Night? – ZOOM Pharmacy
Good Night Sleep Tight – ZOOM Pharmacy
Medically Reviewed by
Din Redzepagic, BPharm, PGCertPharm, MPS, NZ‑Registered Pharmacist
Last clinical review: 25 September 2025
Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always consult a NZ‑registered doctor, pharmacist, or other qualified health professional to determine if any medication is right for you. If you experience severe side effects or signs of an allergic reaction, seek emergency care immediately.
