NEMLIT medicine categories in Tanzania

The National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) groups medicines into 34 therapeutic groups and 93 categories. Each page lists the medicines, their NEMLIT level and which are on the DukaDawa pharmacy network.

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Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases (37)

Ant parkinsonism Medicines and Anti prolactinoma (6)

Anti-allergies and Medicines Used in Anaphylaxis (9)

Anti-Infective Medicines (121)

Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics (11)

Antidotes and Other Substances Used in Poisonings (18)

Antimigraine Medicines (6)

Antineoplastics, Immunosuppressives and Immunomodulators (94)

Bisphosphonate (Bone resorption inhibitor) (2)

Blood Products of Human Origin and Plasma Substitute (10)

Cardiovascular Medicines (64)

Dermatological Medicines (28)

Dialysis Solution and Other Related Medicines (3)

Digestive/Pancreatic enzyme preparations (1)

Disinfectants and Antiseptics (12)

Gastro-Intestinal Medicines (25)

Hormones and Antihormones (31)

Immunological agents (22)

Medicines Acting on Respiratory Tract (15)

Medicines administered to the Neonates (2)

Medicines Affecting the Blood (19)

Medicines for Notifiable and Neglected Tropical Diseases (10)

Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care (33)

Medicines Used for Diabetes and Related Disorders (20)

Medicines Used in Ear, Nose & Throat Diseases (12)

Muscle Relaxants (Peripherally-Acting) and Cholinesterase Inhibitors (5)

Ophthalmological Preparations (49)

Other Medicines administered to the mother (1)

Oxytocic’s and Anti-oxytocic’s (5)

Phosphate Binders (3)

Psychotherapeutic and Related Medicines (36)

Solutions, Correcting Water Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances (13)

Therapeutic Foods (3)

Vitamins/Minerals (21)

For licensed prescribers and pharmacists. Not medical advice. Check the Standard Treatment Guidelines before prescribing.