Antihypertensive Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 23 medicines under Antihypertensive Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which antihypertensive medicines can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the antihypertensive medicines is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which antihypertensive medicines are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 23 medicines under Antihypertensive Medicines: Amlodipine, Atenolol, Bosentan, Candesartan, Captopril, Carvedilol, Clonidine and Diltiazem and 15 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine | B | Tablet 5mg, 10mg | p. 18 |
| Atenolol | B | Tablet 50mg | p. 18 |
| Bosentan | S | Tablet: 62.5 mg, 125mg | p. 19 |
| Candesartan | S | Tablet: 8 mg, 16mg | p. 18 |
| Captopril | B | Tablet 12.5mg, 25mg | p. 18 |
| Carvedilol | C | Immediate-release (IR) tablets: 3.125 mg; 6.25 mg; 12.5 mg; 25 mg. Extended-release capsules: 10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg | p. 19 |
| Clonidine | S | Injection 500mcg/mL; Tablet 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg | p. 18 |
| Diltiazem | D | Tablet 60mg | p. 18 |
| Doxazosin | S | Tablet: 2mg; 4mg | p. 18 |
| Enalapril | C | Tablet: 2.5mg, 5mg (as hydrogen maleate) | p. 19 |
| Esmolol | S | Injection: 10g/mL | p. 19 |
| Hydralazine | B | Tablet 25mg 20mg Powder for Injection/Infusion | p. 19 |
| Irbesartan | S | Tablet 150mg, 300mg; Tablet in fixed dose combination | p. 19 |
| Lisinopril | C | Tablet: 5mg, 10mg | p. 19 |
| Losartan | B | Tablet 50mg; Tablet in fixed dose combination | p. 19 |
| Methyldopa | A | Tablet 250mg | p. 19 |
| Metolazone | S | Tablet: 5mg | p. 19 |
| Metoprolol | C, S | Tablet 50mg Injection 1mg/mL | p. 19 |
| Nicardipine | S | Injection 2.5 mg/mL | p. 19 |
| Nimodipine | S | Capsule 30mg | p. 19 |
| S-Amlodipine | D | Tablet 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg | p. 18 |
| Sildenafil | S | Tabet 25mg, 50mg, 100mg | p. 19 |
| Telmisartan | S | Tablet: 40mg; 80mg; Tablet in fixed dose combination | p. 19 |
Who can prescribe antihypertensive medicines in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B, 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 (listed) | 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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