Medicines Affecting Coagulation (Medicines Affecting the Blood) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 10 medicines under Medicines Affecting Coagulation (Medicines Affecting the Blood). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which medicines affecting coagulation can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the medicines affecting coagulation is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which medicines affecting coagulation are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 10 medicines under Medicines Affecting Coagulation: Apixaban, Etamsylate, Heparin, Low molecular Weight Heparin, Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1), Protamine sulfate, Rivaroxaban and Tranexamic acid and 2 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | S | Tablet 2.5mg, 5mg | p. 17 |
| Etamsylate | C | Tablet: 500mg | p. 17 |
| Heparin | S | Gel: 500I.U/gm, 1000 I.U/gm | p. 17 |
| Low molecular Weight Heparin | D | Injection 40mg/ml, 60mg/ml, 80mg/ml, 100mg/mL | p. 17 |
| Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) | B | Injection: 0.5 mg/mL, 2mg/mL in 2mL ampoule | p. 17 |
| Protamine sulfate | B | Injection 10mg/mL in 5mL ampoule | p. 17 |
| Rivaroxaban | S | Tablet 15mg, 20mg | p. 17 |
| Tranexamic acid | C | Injection 100mg/mL in 5mL ampoule; Syrup 500mg/5mL in 300mL bottle; Tablet 500mg | p. 17 |
| Unfractionated Heparin | C | Injection (sodium salt) 1,000 IU/mL in 5mL ampoule (Under expert supervision) | p. 17 |
| Warfarin | C | Tablet: 1mg; 2mg; 5mg (sodium salt) | p. 17 |
Who can prescribe medicines affecting coagulation in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels B, C, D and S; level B medicines may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | 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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