Bisphosphonate (Bone resorption inhibitor) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices

Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 2 medicines under Bisphosphonate (Bone resorption inhibitor). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.

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Which bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

None of the bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.

Which bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?

The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 2 medicines under Bisphosphonate (Bone resorption inhibitor): Ibandronate and Zoledronic acid.

NEMLIT rows under Bisphosphonate (Bone resorption inhibitor) (STG/NEMLIT 7th edition, 2026), with our pages for each medicine.
MedicineLevelListed formsPage
IbandronateSInjection: 3 mg/3mlp. 31
Zoledronic acidSInjection: 4 mg/ 5mlp. 31

Who can prescribe bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) 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.

Who may prescribe at each NEMLIT level (STG/NEMLIT 7th edition, Part I, Table 1). Levels used in this category are highlighted.
LevelFacilityWho may prescribe
ADispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
BHealth centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
S (listed)Zonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

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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.

This page supports licensed prescribers and pharmacists. It is not medical advice and does not replace the Standard Treatment Guidelines, the product information or professional judgement. Prices and stock change often: confirm with the pharmacy.

For licensed prescribers and pharmacists. Not medical advice. Check the Standard Treatment Guidelines before prescribing.