Non-nucleoside Transcriptase Inhibitors (Anti-Infective Medicines) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 2 medicines under Non-nucleoside Transcriptase Inhibitors (Anti-Infective Medicines). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which non-nucleoside transcriptase inhibitors can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the non-nucleoside transcriptase inhibitors is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which non-nucleoside transcriptase inhibitors are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 2 medicines under Non-nucleoside Transcriptase Inhibitors: Efavirenz (EFV) and Nevirapine (NVP).
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efavirenz (EFV) | A | Tablet: 200mg; 600mg | p. 10 |
| Nevirapine (NVP) | A | Oral liquid:50mg/5mL; Tablet 50mg (dispersible); 200mg | p. 10 |
Who can prescribe non-nucleoside transcriptase inhibitors in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at level A; 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 | 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 | 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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