Drugs affecting Intestinal Secretion and Antispasmodics (Gastro-Intestinal Medicines) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 5 medicines under Drugs affecting Intestinal Secretion and Antispasmodics (Gastro-Intestinal Medicines). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which drugs affecting intestinal secretion and antispasmodics can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the drugs affecting intestinal secretion and antispasmodics is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which drugs affecting intestinal secretion and antispasmodics are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 5 medicines under Drugs affecting Intestinal Secretion and Antispasmodics: Cholestyramine, Hyoscine butyl bromide, Infliximab, Mebeverine and Ursodeoxycholic acid.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholestyramine | A, S | Powder 4g per Sachet Tablet 10mg | p. 22 |
| Hyoscine butyl bromide | B | Injection 20mg/mL; 1mL ampoule | p. 22 |
| Infliximab | S | Injection 100mg (Special permit) | p. 22 |
| Mebeverine | D | Tablet 135mg | p. 22 |
| Ursodeoxycholic acid | S | Tablet/capsule 300mg | p. 22 |
Who can prescribe drugs affecting intestinal secretion and antispasmodics in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B, 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 | 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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