Hormones and Antihormones in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 31 medicines under Hormones and Antihormones. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which hormones and antihormones can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the hormones and antihormones is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which hormones and antihormones are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 31 medicines under Hormones and Antihormones: Betamethasone, Carbimazole, Cetrorelix, Clomiphene, Desmopressin, Dexamethasone, Dydrogesterone and Estradiol and 23 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone | D | Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes | Injection 4mg/mL | p. 15 |
| Carbimazole | C | Thyroid, Parathyroid Hormones and Antagonists | Tablet 5mg | p. 16 |
| Cetrorelix | S | Ovulation Inducers | Powder for Injection: 0.25mg/ml, 3mg/ml (as acetate) | p. 15 |
| Clomiphene | C | Ovulation Inducers | Table:50mg | p. 15 |
| Desmopressin | S | Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Analogues | Tablets: 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg. Injection: 4 mcg/Ml Nasal Spray: 0.01% (delivers 10 mcg per spray) | p. 16 |
| Dexamethasone | A, B, D | Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes | Tablet 0.5mg; 4mg Injection (as sodium phosphate) 10mg/mL Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion: 100 mg (as sodium | p. 15 |
| Dydrogesterone | S | Progesterone | 10mg tablet | p. 16 |
| Estradiol | S | Oestrogens | Tablet 1 mg, 2mg; Injection: 2mg/mL, 10mg/mL | p. 15 |
| Ethinyloestradiol + Desogestrel | A | Contraceptives | Tablet: 30mcg + 150mcg | p. 16 |
| Ethinyloestradiol + Levonorgestrel | A | Contraceptives | Tablet: 30mcg + 150mcg | p. 16 |
| Ethinyloestradiol + Norgestrel | A | Contraceptives | Tablet: 30mcg + 300mcg | p. 16 |
| Etonogestrel | A | Progesterone | Implant 68mg Tablet 30mcg, 70mcg, 750mcg | p. 16 |
| Finerenone | S | Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes | Tablet: 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg. | p. 15 |
| Human chorionic gonadotrophins | S | Ovulation Inducers | Powder for Injection: 5,000 I.U, 10,000 I. U | p. 15 |
| Iodized oil | A | Thyroid, Parathyroid Hormones and Antagonists | Iodized oil Capsule with nipple: 240mg/0.5Ml; 480mg/mL | p. 16 |
| Leuprolide | S | Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Analogues / Agonists | Injection 1 mg/mL | p. 16 |
| Levonorgestrel | A | Progesterone | Implant 75mg | p. 16 |
| Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) Intr | B | Contraceptives | auterine device / system 52mg (levonorgestrel) | p. 16 |
| Levothyroxine | D | Thyroid, Parathyroid Hormones and Antagonists | Tablet: 0.05g (sodium salt) | p. 16 |
| Lutropin hormone | S | Ovulation Inducers | Powder for Injection: 75 I. U | p. 15 |
| Medroxyprogesterone | A | Progesterone | Injection acetate (depot) 150mg | p. 16 |
| Menotropin (follicle stimulating hormone + | S | Ovulation Inducers | Injection: 75 I.U, 150I.U | p. 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | D | Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes | 1000 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection/infusion; Tablet 4mg; 8mg; | p. 15 |
| Metyrapone | S | Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes | Tablet: 250mg | p. 15 |
| Norethisterone | C | Progesterone | Tablet 5mg | p. 16 |
| Octreotide | S | Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Analogues | Powder and solvent for prolonged release (LAR), suspension for intramuscular injection 10mg, 20mg, 30mg per vial (Special permission | p. 16 |
| Potassium Iodide | B | Thyroid, Parathyroid Hormones and Antagonists | Solution: Iodine 2mg + Potassium Iodide 4mg/g in water (prepare from raw material) | p. 16 |
| Prednisolone | A | Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes | Tablet 5mg | p. 15 |
| Propylthiouracil | D | Thyroid, Parathyroid Hormones and Antagonists | Tablet 50mg | p. 16 |
| Testosterone | D | Androgens | Injection: 30 mg/1.5mL;100mg/mL; 200mg/mL; Cream | p. 16 |
| Vasopressin | S | Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Analogues | Solution for injection: 20I.U/ml | p. 16 |
Who can prescribe hormones and antihormones 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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