Other Ocular Preparations (Ophthalmological Preparations) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 8 medicines under Other Ocular Preparations (Ophthalmological Preparations). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which other ocular preparations can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the other ocular preparations is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which other ocular preparations are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 8 medicines under Other Ocular Preparations: 5 –Fluoro Uracil, Cyclosporine, Ganciclovir, Hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronidase, Lifitegrast, Mitomycin C and Sodium hyaluronate.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 –Fluoro Uracil | S | Eye drops: 1% | p. 25 |
| Cyclosporine | S | Eye drops: 0.05% | p. 25 |
| Ganciclovir | S | Injection: 50 mg/mL ophthalmic gel: 0.15% | p. 25 |
| Hyaluronic acid | S | Injection (intra articular): 16 mg | p. 26 |
| Hyaluronidase | D | Powder for injection: 1500 I. U | p. 26 |
| Lifitegrast | S | Ophthalmic solution: 5% | p. 26 |
| Mitomycin C | S | 5mg/vial, 10 mg/vial | p. 25 |
| Sodium hyaluronate | D | Injection: 1% | p. 26 |
Who can prescribe other ocular preparations 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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