Miotics and Antiglaucoma (Ophthalmological Preparations) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 10 medicines under Miotics and Antiglaucoma (Ophthalmological Preparations). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which miotics and antiglaucoma can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the miotics and antiglaucoma is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which miotics and antiglaucoma are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 10 medicines under Miotics and Antiglaucoma: Acetazolamide, Acetylcholine, Betaxolol, Brimonidine, Brinzolamide, Dorzolamide, Latanoprost and Pilocarpine hydrochloride and 2 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetazolamide | D | Tablet 250mg | p. 25 |
| Acetylcholine | S | Injection; 10 mg/ml | p. 25 |
| Betaxolol | D | Drops 0.25% -0.5% | p. 25 |
| Brimonidine | D | Drops 0.15 – 0.2% | p. 25 |
| Brinzolamide | S | Eye Drops: 1% | p. 25 |
| Dorzolamide | S | Drops 20 mg/ml | p. 25 |
| Latanoprost | D | Drops 0.005% | p. 25 |
| Pilocarpine hydrochloride | D | Eye drops: 1%, 2%, 4% Gel: 4% Tablet: 5mg, 10mg | p. 25 |
| Prostamide bimatoprost | D | Drops: 0.01, 0.03% | p. 25 |
| Timolol | D | Drops: 0.25%, 0.5% | p. 25 |
Who can prescribe miotics and antiglaucoma in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels D and S; 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 (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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