Dermatological Medicines in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 28 medicines under Dermatological Medicines. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which dermatological medicines can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the dermatological medicines is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which dermatological medicines are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 28 medicines under Dermatological Medicines: Adapalene, Benzoyl peroxide, Benzyl benzoate Emulsion, Betamethasone, Calamine, Clobetasol propionate, Coal tar and Fludrocortisone and 20 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adapalene | S | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Gel / Cream / Lotion: 0.1% and 0.3% | p. 21 |
| Benzoyl peroxide | A | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Gel 2.5%, 5% and 10% | p. 21 |
| Benzyl benzoate Emulsion | A | Scabicides and Pediculicides | Emulsion: 25% | p. 21 |
| Betamethasone | C | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | cream or ointment: 0.1% (as valerate) | p. 20 |
| Calamine | A | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | Lotion 15.0% w/v | p. 21 |
| Clobetasol propionate | D | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | Cream: 0.05%; 0.1% | p. 21 |
| Coal tar | C | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Solution 5% (prepare from raw materials) | p. 21 |
| Fludrocortisone | D | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | Tablets: 0.1 mg (as acetate) | p. 21 |
| Fusidic acid | C | Anti-infective Medicines | Cream/Ointment: 2% | p. 20 |
| Gentian Violet | A | Anti-infective Medicines | aqueous solution: 1%, | p. 20 |
| Hydrocortisone | A | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | Hydrocortisone Cream or ointment: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% | p. 21 |
| Imiquimod | S | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Cream: 2.5%, 3.75%, 5% | p. 21 |
| Isotretinoin | S | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Cream 0.05%, Capsule 10mg, 20mg | p. 21 |
| Malathion | D | Scabicides and Pediculicides | Lotion: 0.5% | p. 21 |
| Mometasone | S | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | Ointment/Cream: 0.1% (as furoate) | p. 21 |
| Mupirocin | C | Anti-infective Medicines | Ointment 2% | p. 20 |
| Permethrin | D | Scabicides and Pediculicides | Cream: 5%. Lotion: 1%. | p. 21 |
| Podophyllin | D | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Solution 10-25% (prepare from raw materials) | p. 21 |
| Potassium permanganate | A | Anti-infective Medicines | Potassium permanganate Solution: 1:4000 | p. 20 |
| Povidone iodine | A, D | Anti-infective Medicines | Solution: 10% Eye drops: 1.25%, 2.5%, 5% | p. 20 |
| Salicylic acid | C | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Topical solution: 5%, 17%, 20%, 27% (prepare from raw materials) Cream/ointment/gel: 2%,3%,5%,6%,10% | p. 21 |
| Silver nitrate pencil | C | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Silver nitrate pencil | p. 21 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | A | Anti-infective Medicines | Cream: 1% | p. 20 |
| Sulfur | A | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | ointment/cream: 5%, 6%, 10% | p. 21 |
| Sunscreen protecting factor (SPF 30+) | B | Sunscreen Protector | Sun screen cream 30+ | p. 21 |
| Topical cream (combination: Gentamicin or | C | Anti-infective Medicines | Cream | p. 20 |
| Tretinoin | S | Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation | Cream: 2.5% | p. 21 |
| Triamcinolone | C, S | Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines | Injection 40mg/mL as Acetonide Cream/ointment: 0.1%, 0.5% | p. 21 |
Who can prescribe dermatological 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.
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.