Disinfectants and Antiseptics in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 12 medicines under Disinfectants and Antiseptics. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which disinfectants and antiseptics can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the disinfectants and antiseptics is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which disinfectants and antiseptics are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 12 medicines under Disinfectants and Antiseptics: Chlorhexidine + Cetrimide, Chloroxylenol, Cresol saponated solution, Formaldehyde, Glutaraldehyde, Hydrogen peroxide, Lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + and Methylated spirit and 3 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine + Cetrimide | A | Solution concentrated containing chlorhexidine gluconate 1.5%+ 15% cetrimide | p. 30 |
| Chloroxylenol | A | Solution 4.9% BP | p. 30 |
| Cresol saponated solution | A | Solution 3% BP | p. 30 |
| Formaldehyde | B | Solution 36 - 37% stabilized | p. 30 |
| Glutaraldehyde | C | Activated solution 2% | p. 30 |
| Hydrogen peroxide | A | Solution 3% | p. 30 |
| Hydrogen peroxide | A | Solution 6% | p. 30 |
| Lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + | C | Gel: (2% + 0.2% +0.75%) | p. 30 |
| Methylated spirit | A | Solution 70% | p. 30 |
| Potassium permanganate | A | Potassium permanganate Solution 1: 4000 | p. 30 |
| Povidone-Iodine | A | Solution 10% | p. 30 |
| Sodium dichloroisocyanurate | A | Tablet, 1.67g (equal to 1g available chlorine) | p. 30 |
Who can prescribe disinfectants and antiseptics in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B and C; 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 | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S | 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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