Local and Topical Ocular Anaesthetic Agents (Ophthalmological Preparations) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 3 medicines under Local and Topical Ocular Anaesthetic Agents (Ophthalmological Preparations). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which local and topical ocular anaesthetic agents can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the local and topical ocular anaesthetic agents is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which local and topical ocular anaesthetic agents are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 3 medicines under Local and Topical Ocular Anaesthetic Agents: Amethocaine, Proparacaine and Tetracaine.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethocaine | D | Eye drops: 0.5% or 1.0% | p. 25 |
| Proparacaine | D | Eye drops: 0.5%, 1% | p. 25 |
| Tetracaine | D | Eye drops: 5% | p. 25 |
Who can prescribe local and topical ocular anaesthetic agents in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at level D; level D medicines may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers and dental officers.
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B | 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 | 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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