Cardiovascular Medicines in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 64 medicines under Cardiovascular Medicines. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which cardiovascular medicines can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the cardiovascular medicines is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which cardiovascular medicines are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 64 medicines under Cardiovascular Medicines: Acetylsalicylic acid, Adenosine, Alteplase, Amiodarone, Amlodipine, Atenolol, Atorvastatin and Bendroflumethiazide and 55 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetylsalicylic acid | A | Anti- Platelet Medicines | Tablet: 75mg, 100mg | p. 20 |
| Adenosine | S | Antiarrhythmic Medicines | Injection: 3mg/ml | p. 18 |
| Alteplase | S | Thrombolytics | Powder for injection: 50mg, 100mg vial | p. 20 |
| Amiodarone | S | Antiarrhythmic Medicines | Injection: 50 mg/mL (hydrochloride) in 3 mL ampoule. Tablet: 100 mg; 200 mg; 400 mg (hydrochloride). | p. 18 |
| Amlodipine | B | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 5mg, 10mg | p. 18 |
| Atenolol | B | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 50mg | p. 18 |
| Atorvastatin | B | Lipid Lowering Medicines | Tablet 10mg; 20mg; 40mg | p. 20 |
| Bendroflumethiazide | A | Diuretics | Tablet: 5mg | p. 19 |
| Bisoprolol | S | Antianginal Medicines | Tablet: 1.25 mg; 5 mg; 10mg | p. 18 |
| Bosentan | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet: 62.5 mg, 125mg | p. 19 |
| Candesartan | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet: 8 mg, 16mg | p. 18 |
| Candesartan | S | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Tablet: 8mg, 16mg Tablet: in fixed dose combination | p. 19 |
| Captopril | B | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 12.5mg, 25mg | p. 18 |
| Carvedilol | C | Antihypertensive Medicines | 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 |
| Chlorthalidone | S | Diuretics | Tablet: 12.5mg; 25mg; 50 mg; 100 mg | p. 19 |
| Cilostazol | S | Anti- Platelet Medicines | Tablet: 50 mg; 100 mg | p. 20 |
| Clonidine | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Injection 500mcg/mL; Tablet 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg | p. 18 |
| Clopidogrel | D | Anti- Platelet Medicines | Tablet: 75mg; 300mg | p. 20 |
| Defibrotide | S | Thrombolytics | Injection: 10 mg/mL | p. 20 |
| Digoxin | D | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Tablet 0.25mg | p. 19 |
| Digoxin Immune Fab-Ovine | S | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Injection: 40 mg per vial | p. 19 |
| Diltiazem | D | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 60mg | p. 18 |
| Dobutamine | S | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Injection 250mg/5mL | p. 19 |
| Dopamine | D, S | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Injection 250mg Injection 250mg/mL | p. 19 |
| Doxazosin | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet: 2mg; 4mg | p. 18 |
| Enalapril | C | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet: 2.5mg, 5mg (as hydrogen maleate) | p. 19 |
| Eplerenone | S | Diuretics | Tablet 25mg, 50mg | p. 19 |
| Esmolol | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Injection: 10g/mL | p. 19 |
| Fenofibrate | D | Lipid Lowering Medicines | Capsule 200mg | p. 20 |
| Furosemide | A | Diuretics | Injection 10mg/mL; Tablet: 40mg | p. 19 |
| Glyceryl trinitrate | C, S | Antianginal Medicines | Spray (sublingual): 400 micrograms/metered dose Tablet (sublingual): 300 micrograms; 400 micrograms; 500 micrograms; 600 micrograms Extended-Release Capsules: 2.5 mg; 6.5 mg; 9 mg Injectable Concentrate: 5 mg/mL | p. 18 |
| Hydralazine | B | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 25mg 20mg Powder for Injection/Infusion | p. 19 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | D | Diuretics | Tablet 25mg; 12.5mg | p. 19 |
| Irbesartan | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 150mg, 300mg; Tablet in fixed dose combination | p. 19 |
| Isosorbide Dinitrate | C | Antianginal Medicines | Tablet 10mg, 20mg | p. 18 |
| Ivabradine | S | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Tablet: 5mg; 7.5 mg Oral solution: 5 mg/5 mL | p. 19 |
| Labetalol | C | Antianginal Medicines | Tablet 100mg, 200mg; Injection 5mg/mL | p. 18 |
| Lisinopril | C | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet: 5mg, 10mg | p. 19 |
| Losartan | B | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 50mg; Tablet in fixed dose combination | p. 19 |
| Mannitol | C | Diuretics | Injectable solution: 10%; 20% | p. 20 |
| Methyldopa | A | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 250mg | p. 19 |
| Metolazone | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet: 5mg | p. 19 |
| Metoprolol | C, S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 50mg Injection 1mg/mL | p. 19 |
| Midodrine | S | Antianginal Medicines | Tablet 2.5mg; 5mg; 10mg | p. 18 |
| Milrinone | S | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Injection 1 mg/mL | p. 19 |
| Nicardipine | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Injection 2.5 mg/mL | p. 19 |
| Nifedipine | A | Antianginal Medicines | Slow-release Capsule/Tablet 10mg; 20mg | p. 18 |
| Nimodipine | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Capsule 30mg | p. 19 |
| Prasugrel | S | Anti- Platelet Medicines | Tablet: 10mg (With special permission) | p. 20 |
| Propranolol | A | Antianginal Medicines | Tablet 40mg | p. 18 |
| Ranolazine | S | Antianginal Medicines | Tablet: 375 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg; 1000 mg | p. 18 |
| Rosuvastatin | S | Lipid Lowering Medicines | Tablet: 10mg; 20mg | p. 20 |
| S-Amlodipine | D | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg | p. 18 |
| Sacubitril + Valsartan | S | Medicines Used in Heart Failure | Tablet 24/26mg, 49/51mg, 97/103mg | p. 19 |
| Sildenafil | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tabet 25mg, 50mg, 100mg | p. 19 |
| Sotalol | S | Antiarrhythmic Medicines | Tablet: 80 mg; 120 mg; 160 mg; 240 mg Oral solution 5mg/ml with control Injection: 15mg/mL | p. 18 |
| Spironolactone | C | Diuretics | Tablet 12.5mg, 25mg | p. 20 |
| Streptokinase | S | Thrombolytics | Powder for injection: 1.5 million IU in vial. | p. 20 |
| Telmisartan | S | Antihypertensive Medicines | Tablet: 40mg; 80mg; Tablet in fixed dose combination | p. 19 |
| Tenecteplase | S | Thrombolytics | Injection: 10 mg/mL | p. 20 |
| Ticagrelor | S | Anti- Platelet Medicines | Tablet: 60mg; 90mg (With special permission) | p. 20 |
| Tolvaptan | S | Diuretics | Tablets: 7.5mg; 15 mg; 30 mg | p. 20 |
| Torsemide | S | Diuretics | Tablet: 2.5mg, 5mg; 10mg | p. 20 |
| Verapamil | S | Antiarrhythmic Medicines | Injection: 2.5mg/mL, 2mL ampoule Tablet: 40 mg; 80mg | p. 18 |
Who can prescribe cardiovascular 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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