Other Medicines administered to the mother in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 1 medicine under Other Medicines administered to the mother. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which other medicines administered to the mother can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the other medicines administered to the mother is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which other medicines administered to the mother are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 1 medicine under Other Medicines administered to the mother: Multiple Micronutrient Supplement.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Micronutrient Supplement | A | Tablet containing: Vitamin A (retinol acetate) 800 micrograms retinol activity equivalent Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 70 mg Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 5 micrograms (200 IU) Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol 10 mg alpha tocopherol succinate) equivalent Vitamin B1 (thiamine 1.4 mg mononitrate) Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 1.4 mg Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) 18 mg niacin equivalent Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine 1.9 mg hydrochloride) Folic acid (folic acid) 680 micrograms dietary folate equivalent (400 micrograms) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 2.6 micrograms Iron (ferrous fumarate) 30 mg Iodine (potassium iodide) 150 micrograms Zinc (zinc oxide) 15 mg Selenium (sodium selenite) 65 micrograms Copper (cupric oxide) 2 mg | p. 31 |
Who can prescribe other medicines administered to the mother 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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