Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Analogues (Hormones and Antihormones) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 3 medicines under Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Analogues (Hormones and Antihormones). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which posterior pituitary hormones and analogues can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the posterior pituitary hormones and analogues is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which posterior pituitary hormones and analogues are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 3 medicines under Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Analogues: Desmopressin, Octreotide and Vasopressin.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmopressin | S | Tablets: 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg. Injection: 4 mcg/Ml Nasal Spray: 0.01% (delivers 10 mcg per spray) | p. 16 |
| Octreotide | S | Powder and solvent for prolonged release (LAR), suspension for intramuscular injection 10mg, 20mg, 30mg per vial (Special permission | p. 16 |
| Vasopressin | S | Solution for injection: 20I.U/ml | p. 16 |
Who can prescribe posterior pituitary hormones and analogues in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at level S; level S medicines may be prescribed by specialists.
| 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 | 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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