Anti oxytocic’s (tocolytics) (Oxytocic’s and Anti-oxytocic’s) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 1 medicine under Anti oxytocic’s (tocolytics) (Oxytocic’s and Anti-oxytocic’s). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which anti oxytocic’s (tocolytics) can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the anti oxytocic’s (tocolytics) is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which anti oxytocic’s (tocolytics) are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 1 medicine under Anti oxytocic’s (tocolytics): Nifedipine.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifedipine | A | Immediate – release capsule: 10mg, 20mg | p. 26 |
Who can prescribe anti oxytocic’s (tocolytics) in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at level A; 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 | 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 | 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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