Anti-allergy, Artificial Tears and Anti-inflammatory Agents (Ophthalmological Preparations) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 9 medicines under Anti-allergy, Artificial Tears and Anti-inflammatory Agents (Ophthalmological Preparations). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which anti-allergy, artificial tears and anti-inflammatory agents can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the anti-allergy, artificial tears and anti-inflammatory agents is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which anti-allergy, artificial tears and anti-inflammatory agents are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 9 medicines under Anti-allergy, Artificial Tears and Anti-inflammatory Agents: Betamethasone, Carboxymethylcellulose, Dexamethasone, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Methylprednisolone, Olopatadine, Oxymetazoline and Prednisolone and 1 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone | D | Eye drops; 0.1% | p. 24 |
| Carboxymethylcellulose | C | Eye drops: 0.5% | p. 25 |
| Dexamethasone | D | Eye Drops: 0.1% | p. 24 |
| Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose | C | Drops 0.70% | p. 25 |
| Methylprednisolone | D | Injection 40mg/mL | p. 25 |
| Olopatadine | D | Eye drops: 01% | p. 25 |
| Oxymetazoline | C | Drops: 0.025% | p. 25 |
| Prednisolone | D | Eye drops 0.5%, 1% | p. 25 |
| Sodium cromoglycate drops | C | Sodium cromoglycate 2%, 4% eye drops | p. 25 |
Who can prescribe anti-allergy, artificial tears and anti-inflammatory agents in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels C and D; level C medicines may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical officers.
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B | 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 | 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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