Antiulcer Medicines (Gastro-Intestinal Medicines) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 7 medicines under Antiulcer Medicines (Gastro-Intestinal Medicines). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which antiulcer medicines can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the antiulcer medicines is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which antiulcer medicines are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 7 medicines under Antiulcer Medicines: Antiacid, Bismuth subsalicylate, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Magnesium trisilicate, Omeprazole and Pantoprazole.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antiacid | A | Antiacid Mixture containing magnesium trisilicate + aluminum hydroxide and Simethicone | p. 21 |
| Bismuth subsalicylate | D | Chewable tablet/caplet: 262 mg, 525 mg | p. 21 |
| Esomeprazole | S | Tablet 20mg; 40mg | p. 21 |
| Lansoprazole | C | Tablet 30mg | p. 21 |
| Magnesium trisilicate | A, S | Tablet: (250mg magnesium trisilicate + 120mg dried aluminum hydroxide) Injection 50mcg; 100mcg, 200mcg, 500 mcg | p. 21 |
| Omeprazole | A | Tablet 20mg | p. 21 |
| Pantoprazole | C | Tablet 40mg; Powder for injection 40mg | p. 21 |
Who can prescribe antiulcer 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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