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.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibandronate | S | Injection: 3 mg/3ml | p. 31 |
| Zoledronic acid | S | Injection: 4 mg/ 5ml | p. 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.
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | 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 | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | 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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