Medicines Acting on Respiratory Tract in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 15 medicines under Medicines Acting on Respiratory Tract. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which medicines acting on respiratory tract can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the medicines acting on respiratory tract is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which medicines acting on respiratory tract are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 15 medicines under Medicines Acting on Respiratory Tract: Beclometasone, Beclometasone + Formoterol, Budesonide + Formoterol, Budesonide inhaler, Cough syrup, Dextromethorphan, Fluticasone propionate and Formoterol and 7 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beclometasone | B | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation: 100mcg, 200mcg (as dipropionate) | p. 27 |
| Beclometasone + Formoterol | C | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation: 50/6mcg, 100/6mcg, 200/6mcg | p. 27 |
| Budesonide + Formoterol | C | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation: 200mcg+ 6mcg | p. 28 |
| Budesonide inhaler | B | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation: 100mcg, 200mcg | p. 27 |
| Cough syrup | A | Cough Preparations | Containing mucolytics/ expectorants/Antitussive | p. 28 |
| Dextromethorphan | A | Cough Preparations | Syrup 10mg/5ml, 15mg/5ml, 30mg/5ml | p. 28 |
| Fluticasone propionate | D | Anti-asthmatics | Nasal Spray 50mcg | p. 28 |
| Formoterol | C | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation: 6 mcg, 12mcg | p. 27 |
| Ipratropium Bromide Aerosol | S | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation (aerosol): 20 microgram/metered dose; Nebulizer 250- 500mcg | p. 28 |
| Montelukast | A, D | Anti-asthmatics | Tablet 5mg; 10mg Tablet (as sulfate) 4mg; syrup (as sulfate) 2mg/5mL Nebulizer solution 2.5 mg/2.5 mL, 2.5mg/mL; 5mg/mL (as sulfate) | p. 28 |
| Pirfenidone | S | Antifibrotic / Respiratory | Tablet: 200mg | p. 28 |
| Salbutamol | C | Anti-asthmatics | in multi-dose bottle for use in nebulizers.; Injection 0.5mg/mL; 1mg/ml Inhalation 100mcg, 200mcg | p. 28 |
| Salmeterol | C | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation: 25 mcg | p. 27 |
| Salmeterol +Fluticasone | C | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation 25mcg+250mcg | p. 28 |
| Tiotropium | S | Anti-asthmatics | Inhalation1.25mcg/actuation; 2.5mcg/actuation (With special permit) | p. 28 |
Who can prescribe medicines acting on respiratory tract 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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