Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) (Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 22 medicines under Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) (Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (nsaims) can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (nsaims) is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (nsaims) are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 22 medicines under Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs): Aceclofenac, Acetylsalicylic acid, Bromfenac, Colchicine, Dexketoprofen, Diclofenac, Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone and Ibuprofen and 13 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aceclofenac | B | Tablet: 100mg | p. 4 |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | A | Tablet 300mg | p. 4 |
| Bromfenac | D | Eye drops; 0.09% | p. 4 |
| Colchicine | D | Tablet: 0.5 mg | p. 5 |
| Dexketoprofen | S | Tablet: 25mg | p. 4 |
| Diclofenac | A | Injection 25mg/mL; Recto caps 100mg (slow release); Gel. | p. 4 |
| Diclofenac | C | Tablet (Sodium/Potassium salt) 50mg, 100mg; | p. 4 |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone | D | Tablet: Diclofenac 50mg + Paracetamol 325mg + Chlorzoxazone250mg | p. 4 |
| Ibuprofen | A | Tablet 200mg; 400mg; Syrup 100mg/5ml | p. 4 |
| Indomethacin | A | Capsule: 25 mg | p. 4 |
| Ketoprofen | S | Tablet/Capsule: 50mg, 75mg, 200mg; Gel 2.5% w/w | p. 4 |
| Ketorolac | D | Injection Tromethamine) 30 mg/mL, Tablets 10mg, 20mg, Eye Drops 0.5% | p. 4 |
| Mefenamic Acid | B | Tablet 500mg | p. 4 |
| Meloxicam | D | Tablet 7.5mg; 15mg | p. 4 |
| Mesalazine | S | Tablet: 400mg, 500mg, 800mg | p. 5 |
| Naproxen | A | Naproxen 500mg | p. 4 |
| Paracetamol | A, D | Tablet 500mg; Syrup 125mg/5mL, suppositories 125mg, 250mg 10 mg/mL Solution for Infusion | p. 5 |
| Paracetamol + Ibuprofen | A | Tablet: 500 mg +400 mg | p. 4 |
| Piroxicam | A | Tablet 20mg | p. 5 |
| Sucralfate | S | enemas (rectal preparation): 2g/20ml, 2g/50mls, 2g/100mls, 3g/100mls | p. 5 |
| Sulfasalazine | D | Tablets 500mg | p. 5 |
| Tramadol+ Paracetamol | D | Tablet: 37.5 mg + 325 mg; 50 mg + 500 mg | p. 4 |
Who can prescribe non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (nsaims) 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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