Antifungal Medicines (Anti-Infective Medicines) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 13 medicines under Antifungal Medicines (Anti-Infective Medicines). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which antifungal medicines can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the antifungal medicines is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which antifungal medicines are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 13 medicines under Antifungal Medicines: Amphotericin B Deoxycholate, Benzoic acid Compound (Whitfield’s), Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Flucytosine, Griseofulvin, Itraconazole and Ketoconazole and 5 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphotericin B Deoxycholate | S | Powder for injection 5mg/ml | p. 9 |
| Benzoic acid Compound (Whitfield’s) | A | 3% salicylic acid and 6% benzoic acid ointment | p. 9 |
| Clotrimazole | A | Clotrimazole Vaginal cream (nitrate) 1%, 10%; Clotrimazole Pessaries 100mg; 500mg; Topical cream/Ointment Oral drops: 10 mg/mL | p. 9 |
| Fluconazole | A, C | IV infusion 2mg/mL in vial Tablet/Capsule 150mg, 200mg | p. 9 |
| Flucytosine | S | Isotonic infusion solution containing flucytosine (1%) and 0.805% sodium chloride Tablet 250mg, 500mg | p. 10 |
| Griseofulvin | A | Tablet: 500mg | p. 10 |
| Itraconazole | D | Capsule/tablet: 100 mg, 200 mg Oral liquid: 10 mg/mL Cream: 1% | p. 10 |
| Ketoconazole | C | Shampoo: 1%, 2% Cream: 2% | p. 10 |
| Liposomal Amphotericin B | S | Injection 5mg/ml | p. 9 |
| Luliconazole | C | Cream: 1% | p. 10 |
| Miconazole | A, C | Vaginal Pessaries, Topical cream/ointment Oral gel 2% | p. 10 |
| Nystatin | A | oral Suspension: 100,000 I.U/mL | p. 10 |
| Terbinafine | C | Tablet 250mg; Topical cream | p. 10 |
Who can prescribe antifungal medicines 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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