Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 33 medicines under Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which medicines for pain and palliative care can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the medicines for pain and palliative care is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which medicines for pain and palliative care are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 33 medicines under Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care: Aceclofenac, Acetylsalicylic acid, Amitriptyline, Bromfenac, Colchicine, Dexketoprofen, Diclofenac and Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone and 24 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aceclofenac | B | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet: 100mg | p. 4 |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | A | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet 300mg | p. 4 |
| Amitriptyline | A | Medicines for Other Common Symptoms in Palliative Care | Tablet (hydrochloride) 25mg; 75mg | p. 5 |
| Bromfenac | D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Eye drops; 0.09% | p. 4 |
| Colchicine | D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet: 0.5 mg | p. 5 |
| Dexketoprofen | S | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet: 25mg | p. 4 |
| Diclofenac | A | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Injection 25mg/mL; Recto caps 100mg (slow release); Gel. | p. 4 |
| Diclofenac | C | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet (Sodium/Potassium salt) 50mg, 100mg; | p. 4 |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone | D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet: Diclofenac 50mg + Paracetamol 325mg + Chlorzoxazone250mg | p. 4 |
| Fentanyl | S | Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists | Injection 100mcg/2mL; Patches | p. 5 |
| Haloperidol | B | Medicines for Other Common Symptoms in Palliative Care | Injection: 5mg/1mL ampoule; Tablet 5mg | p. 5 |
| Hydrocortisone | A | Medicines for Other Common Symptoms in Palliative Care | Powder for injection (as sodium succinate) 100mg in vial | p. 5 |
| Ibuprofen | A | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet 200mg; 400mg; Syrup 100mg/5ml | p. 4 |
| Imipramine | C | Medicines for Other Common Symptoms in Palliative Care | Tablet: 25mg | p. 5 |
| Indomethacin | A | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Capsule: 25 mg | p. 4 |
| Ketoprofen | S | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet/Capsule: 50mg, 75mg, 200mg; Gel 2.5% w/w | p. 4 |
| Ketorolac | D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Injection Tromethamine) 30 mg/mL, Tablets 10mg, 20mg, Eye Drops 0.5% | p. 4 |
| Loperamide | B | Medicines for Other Common Symptoms in Palliative Care | Tablet: 2mg | p. 5 |
| Mefenamic Acid | B | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet 500mg | p. 4 |
| Meloxicam | D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet 7.5mg; 15mg | p. 4 |
| Mesalazine | S | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet: 400mg, 500mg, 800mg | p. 5 |
| Methadone | C | Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists | Tablet: 5mg; 10mg (as hydrochloride); Oral liquid: 5mg/5mL; 10mg/5mL (as hydrochloride); Concentrate for oral liquid: 5mg/mL; 10mg/mL (as hydrochloride) | p. 5 |
| Morphine | C | Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists | Tablet 10mg (morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate); Granules (slow-release: to mix with water) 20mg-200mg (morphine sulfate); Oral liquid: (10mg morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate)/5mL; Injection: 10mg (morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate) in 1mL ampoule | p. 5 |
| Naloxone | B | Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists | Injection: 0.4mg/mL in 1mL ampoule (hydrochloride) | p. 5 |
| Naproxen | A | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Naproxen 500mg | p. 4 |
| Paracetamol | A, D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet 500mg; Syrup 125mg/5mL, suppositories 125mg, 250mg 10 mg/mL Solution for Infusion | p. 5 |
| Paracetamol + Ibuprofen | A | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet: 500 mg +400 mg | p. 4 |
| Pethidine | B | Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists | Injection (hydrochloride) 50mg/mL in 1mL and 2mL ampoule | p. 5 |
| Piroxicam | A | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet 20mg | p. 5 |
| Sucralfate | S | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | enemas (rectal preparation): 2g/20ml, 2g/50mls, 2g/100mls, 3g/100mls | p. 5 |
| Sulfasalazine | D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablets 500mg | p. 5 |
| Tramadol | B | Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists | Tablet 50mg; Injection: 50mg/mL in 2mL | p. 5 |
| Tramadol+ Paracetamol | D | Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) | Tablet: 37.5 mg + 325 mg; 50 mg + 500 mg | p. 4 |
Who can prescribe medicines for pain and palliative care 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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