Antianginal Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 8 medicines under Antianginal Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which antianginal medicines can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the antianginal medicines is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which antianginal medicines are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 8 medicines under Antianginal Medicines: Bisoprolol, Glyceryl trinitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate, Labetalol, Midodrine, Nifedipine, Propranolol and Ranolazine.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisoprolol | S | Tablet: 1.25 mg; 5 mg; 10mg | p. 18 |
| Glyceryl trinitrate | C, S | Spray (sublingual): 400 micrograms/metered dose Tablet (sublingual): 300 micrograms; 400 micrograms; 500 micrograms; 600 micrograms Extended-Release Capsules: 2.5 mg; 6.5 mg; 9 mg Injectable Concentrate: 5 mg/mL | p. 18 |
| Isosorbide Dinitrate | C | Tablet 10mg, 20mg | p. 18 |
| Labetalol | C | Tablet 100mg, 200mg; Injection 5mg/mL | p. 18 |
| Midodrine | S | Tablet 2.5mg; 5mg; 10mg | p. 18 |
| Nifedipine | A | Slow-release Capsule/Tablet 10mg; 20mg | p. 18 |
| Propranolol | A | Tablet 40mg | p. 18 |
| Ranolazine | S | Tablet: 375 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg; 1000 mg | p. 18 |
Who can prescribe antianginal medicines in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, C 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 | 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 | 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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