Immunological agents in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 22 medicines under Immunological agents. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which immunological agents can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the immunological agents is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which immunological agents are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 22 medicines under Immunological agents: BCG Vaccine, COVID-19 Vaccine, Diphtheria antitoxin, DPT-Hep B-Hib Vaccine, Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG), Hepatitis B Vaccine, Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) and Human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and 14 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCG Vaccine | A | For Immunization | Injection 20 doses vial (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) | p. 23 |
| COVID-19 Vaccine | B | For Immunization | Injection | p. 23 |
| Diphtheria antitoxin | A | Sera and Immunoglobulins | Injection: 10,000 IU; 20,000 IU vial | p. 23 |
| DPT-Hep B-Hib Vaccine | A | For Immunization | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus Influenza vaccine in vials of 10 doses | p. 23 |
| Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG) | B | For Specific Groups for Individuals | 100 IU/mL – 1ml or 2ml Vial | p. 24 |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | B | For Immunization | Injection 10mcg/mL, 20mcg/mL, 40mcg/Ml | p. 23 |
| Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) | A | For Immunization | Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) – 0.5mL per dose | p. 23 |
| Human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) | B | Sera and Immunoglobulins | injection, 150 IU/mL | p. 23 |
| Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) | A | For Immunization | Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) | p. 23 |
| Measles-Rubella Vaccine | A | For Immunization | Injection: 10 doses in vial | p. 23 |
| Meningitis vaccine | C | For Specific Groups for Individuals | Injection | p. 24 |
| Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine (OPV) | A | For Immunization | Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Live attenuated) Oral solution 20 doses in vial | p. 24 |
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) | A | For Immunization | Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) -4 doses vial | p. 24 |
| Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine | S | For Immunization | Injection | p. 24 |
| Rabies vaccine | A | For Specific Groups for Individuals | Human Diploid Cell Rabies Freeze dried rabies vaccine | p. 24 |
| Recombinant Monoclonal anti-D | C | Sera and Immunoglobulins | Injection 300mcg/mL | p. 23 |
| Rotavirus Vaccine | A | For Immunization | Live attenuated monovalent /pentavalent oral suspension | p. 24 |
| Scorpion antivenom immunoglobulin | A | Sera and Immunoglobulins | monovalent or polyvalent, appropriate to locally prevalent species: vial/ampoule. | p. 23 |
| Snake Venom Antiserum | A | Sera and Immunoglobulins | Snake venom polyvalent Antiserum injection (Central African type) | p. 23 |
| Tetanus Immunoglobulin | A | Sera and Immunoglobulins | Tetanus Immunoglobulin (human) – 250 IU/mL,250 IU/2.5mL | p. 23 |
| Tetanus Vaccine | A | For Immunization | Tetanus Vaccine Injection 20 doses in 10mL vial | p. 24 |
| Yellow Fever Vaccine | C | For Specific Groups for Individuals | 0.5mL dose | p. 24 |
Who can prescribe immunological agents in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B, C 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 | 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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