Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 37 medicines under Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which anaesthetics, preoperative medicines and medical gases can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the anaesthetics, preoperative medicines and medical gases is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which anaesthetics, preoperative medicines and medical gases are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 37 medicines under Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases: Atracurium, Atropine, Baclofen, Botulinum toxin A injection, Bupivacaine, Calcium chloride, Clonidine and Dexmedetomidine and 28 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atracurium | S | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Injection 50mg/5mL | p. 4 |
| Atropine | A | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 1mg (as sulfate in 1mL ampoule) | p. 3 |
| Baclofen | S | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Intrathecal injection: 500 micrograms/mL in ampoule. Oral liquid: 10 mg/5ml. Tablet: 10 mg. | p. 4 |
| Botulinum toxin A injection | S | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Powder for injection: 50 units, 100 units and 200 units | p. 4 |
| Bupivacaine | B | Local Anaesthetics | Injection 0.5% (hydrochloride) in 7.5% dextrose spinal | p. 3 |
| Bupivacaine | B | Local Anaesthetics | Injection 2.5mg/mL, 5mg/mL, 7.5mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Calcium chloride | D | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection: 100 mg/mL (10%) | p. 3 |
| Clonidine | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 500mcg/mL | p. 3 |
| Dexmedetomidine | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 100mcg/mL | p. 3 |
| Ephedrine injection | B | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 30mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Etomidate | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 20mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Flumazenil | D | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 0.2mg (IV) | p. 3 |
| Glycopyrrolate | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Tablet 1mg, 2mg Injection 200mcg/mL in 1mL, 600mcg in 3mL | p. 3 |
| Isoflurane | B | Inhalational Medicines | Liquid for inhalation, 250mL | p. 3 |
| Ketamine | B | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection (hydrochloride), 10mg/mL in 20mL | p. 3 |
| Labetalol | C | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Tablet 100mg, Injection 10mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Lidocaine | B, D | Local Anaesthetics | Gel 2% & 5%; Spray 10%; patches 5% | p. 4 |
| Lidocaine + epinephrine (adrenaline) | A | Local Anaesthetics | Injection (hydrochloride) 2% with epinephrine (adrenaline) 1:100,000 in 2mL ampoule for dental use | p. 4 |
| Lidocaine in Dextrose | B | Local Anaesthetics | Injection (hydrochloride), 5% in 7.5% dextrose | p. 4 |
| Lipid emulsion | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Solution: 20% | p. 3 |
| Midazolam | D | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 1mg/mL, 5mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Neostigmine | B | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Injection (hydrochloride or hydrogen tartarate),1mg/mL in 1ml, 2.5mg/mL in 1mL ampoule | p. 4 |
| Norepinephrine | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection: 1mg/ml,2mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Ondansetron | D | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 2mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Oxygen | B | Inhalational Medicines | Cylinder (medical gas) for inhalation | p. 3 |
| Pancuronium | C | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Injection (bromide) 4mg/mL in 2mL ampoule | p. 4 |
| Phenylephrine | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection: 10mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Propofol | D | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection 10mg/mL, 20mg/mL | p. 3 |
| Remifentanil | S | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Powder for injection: 1 mg/2 mL; 2 mg/5 mL; 5 mg/10 mL vial | p. 3 |
| Rocuronium | S | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Injection 50mg/5mL | p. 4 |
| Ropivacaine | A, D | Local Anaesthetics | Injection 2 mg/mL, 5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 10 mg/mL Injection hydrochloride 1%, 2%; | p. 3 |
| Sevoflurane | S | Inhalational Medicines | Inhalation | p. 3 |
| Sodium citrate | B | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Solution 0.3 moles | p. 3 |
| Sugammadex | S | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Injection: 100mg/mL | p. 4 |
| Suxamethonium | B | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Powder for injection (bromide or chloride) 50mg/mL in 2mL vial | p. 4 |
| Thiopental | C | Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication | Injection (sodium salt), in 20mL | p. 3 |
| Tizanidine | S | Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Tablet/Capsule: 2mg; 4mg | p. 4 |
Who can prescribe anaesthetics, preoperative medicines and medical gases in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B, C, 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 (listed) | 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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