Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 11 medicines under Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which anticonvulsants and antiepileptics can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the anticonvulsants and antiepileptics is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which anticonvulsants and antiepileptics are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 11 medicines under Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics: Carbamazepine, Clonazepam, Diazepam, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Lorazepam and Phenobarbitone and 3 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine | A | Syrup 100mg/5mL; Tablet 100mg; 200mg | p. 6 |
| Clonazepam | D, S | Tablet 0.5mg, 2mg Injection: 1mg/ml | p. 6 |
| Diazepam | A, C | Tablet 5mg, Rectal 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg Injection 5mg/mL in ampoule 2mL | p. 6 |
| Gabapentin | D | Tablet/Capsule 100mg, 300mg, 400mg, | p. 7 |
| Lamotrigine | S | Tablet: 100mg, 200mg | p. 6 |
| Levetiracetam | S | Injection 5mg/mL, 10mg/mL, 15mg/mL, 100mg/mL, Tablet 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg | p. 6 |
| Lorazepam | A, C | Injection: 2mg/mL in ampoule; 4mg/mL in ampoule, Tablet 1mg/2mg Injection (as sodium salt), 100mg in 2mL ampoule; | p. 6 |
| Phenobarbitone | A | Tablet (as sodium) 30mg, 100mg | p. 7 |
| Phenytoin | C | Suspension (as sodium salt) 30mg/5mL; Tablet/Capsule (as sodium salt) 50mg, 100mg, Injection 100mg/2mL | p. 7 |
| Pregabalin | D | Tablet/Capsule 75mg, 100mg; 150mg | p. 7 |
| Sodium Valproate | C | Injection 100mg/ml, Tablet 200mg, 500mg | p. 7 |
Who can prescribe anticonvulsants and antiepileptics in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, 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 | 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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