Pre-mixed Insulin (Medicines Used for Diabetes and Related Disorders) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 3 medicines under Pre-mixed Insulin (Medicines Used for Diabetes and Related Disorders). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which pre-mixed insulin can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the pre-mixed insulin is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which pre-mixed insulin are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 3 medicines under Pre-mixed Insulin: Biphasic human insulin regular NPH 30/70, Biphasic insulin aspart and Insulin lispro protamine + insulin lispro.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biphasic human insulin regular NPH 30/70 | D | Suspension for injection (vial, cartridge, pre-filled pen) 100 IU/ml | p. 23 |
| Biphasic insulin aspart | D | Suspension for injection (vial, cartridge, pre-filled pen) 100 IU/ml | p. 23 |
| Insulin lispro protamine + insulin lispro | D | Suspension for injection (vial, cartridge, pre-filled pen) 100 IU/ml (75/25 IU/ml or 50/50 IU/ml) | p. 23 |
Who can prescribe pre-mixed insulin in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at level D; 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 | 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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