For Immunization (Immunological agents) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 12 medicines under For Immunization (Immunological agents). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which for immunization can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the for immunization is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which for immunization are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 12 medicines under For Immunization: BCG Vaccine, COVID-19 Vaccine, DPT-Hep B-Hib Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV), Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV), Measles-Rubella Vaccine and Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine (OPV) and 4 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG Vaccine | A | Injection 20 doses vial (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) | p. 23 |
| COVID-19 Vaccine | B | Injection | p. 23 |
| DPT-Hep B-Hib Vaccine | A | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus Influenza vaccine in vials of 10 doses | p. 23 |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | B | Injection 10mcg/mL, 20mcg/mL, 40mcg/Ml | p. 23 |
| Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) | A | Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) – 0.5mL per dose | p. 23 |
| Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) | A | Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) | p. 23 |
| Measles-Rubella Vaccine | A | Injection: 10 doses in vial | p. 23 |
| Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine (OPV) | A | Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Live attenuated) Oral solution 20 doses in vial | p. 24 |
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) | A | Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) -4 doses vial | p. 24 |
| Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine | S | Injection | p. 24 |
| Rotavirus Vaccine | A | Live attenuated monovalent /pentavalent oral suspension | p. 24 |
| Tetanus Vaccine | A | Tetanus Vaccine Injection 20 doses in 10mL vial | p. 24 |
Who can prescribe for immunization in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B 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 | 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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