Antiarrhythmic Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 4 medicines under Antiarrhythmic Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which antiarrhythmic medicines can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the antiarrhythmic medicines is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which antiarrhythmic medicines are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 4 medicines under Antiarrhythmic Medicines: Adenosine, Amiodarone, Sotalol and Verapamil.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine | S | Injection: 3mg/ml | p. 18 |
| Amiodarone | S | Injection: 50 mg/mL (hydrochloride) in 3 mL ampoule. Tablet: 100 mg; 200 mg; 400 mg (hydrochloride). | p. 18 |
| Sotalol | S | Tablet: 80 mg; 120 mg; 160 mg; 240 mg Oral solution 5mg/ml with control Injection: 15mg/mL | p. 18 |
| Verapamil | S | Injection: 2.5mg/mL, 2mL ampoule Tablet: 40 mg; 80mg | p. 18 |
Who can prescribe antiarrhythmic medicines in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at level S; level S medicines may be prescribed by specialists.
| 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 | 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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