Ovulation Inducers (Hormones and Antihormones) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 5 medicines under Ovulation Inducers (Hormones and Antihormones). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which ovulation inducers can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the ovulation inducers is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which ovulation inducers are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 5 medicines under Ovulation Inducers: Cetrorelix, Clomiphene, Human chorionic gonadotrophins, Lutropin hormone and Menotropin (follicle stimulating hormone +.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cetrorelix | S | Powder for Injection: 0.25mg/ml, 3mg/ml (as acetate) | p. 15 |
| Clomiphene | C | Table:50mg | p. 15 |
| Human chorionic gonadotrophins | S | Powder for Injection: 5,000 I.U, 10,000 I. U | p. 15 |
| Lutropin hormone | S | Powder for Injection: 75 I. U | p. 15 |
| Menotropin (follicle stimulating hormone + | S | Injection: 75 I.U, 150I.U | p. 15 |
Who can prescribe ovulation inducers in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels C and S; level C medicines may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical 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 (listed) | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | 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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