Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes (Hormones and Antihormones) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 6 medicines under Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes (Hormones and Antihormones). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 6 medicines under Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes: Betamethasone, Dexamethasone, Finerenone, Methylprednisolone, Metyrapone and Prednisolone.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone | D | Injection 4mg/mL | p. 15 |
| Dexamethasone | A, B, D | Tablet 0.5mg; 4mg Injection (as sodium phosphate) 10mg/mL Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion: 100 mg (as sodium | p. 15 |
| Finerenone | S | Tablet: 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg. | p. 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | D | 1000 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection/infusion; Tablet 4mg; 8mg; | p. 15 |
| Metyrapone | S | Tablet: 250mg | p. 15 |
| Prednisolone | A | Tablet 5mg | p. 15 |
Who can prescribe adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B, D and S; level A medicines may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers, clinical officers and assistant clinical officers.
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A (listed) | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | Health centre | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer |
| C | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D (listed) | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S (listed) | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
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Sources: Standard Treatment Guidelines and National Essential Medicines List (STG/NEMLIT), 7th edition, 2026, Ministry of Health; DukaDawa pharmacy network. Category names as printed in the NEMLIT.
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