Sera and Immunoglobulins (Immunological agents) in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 6 medicines under Sera and Immunoglobulins (Immunological agents). None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which sera and immunoglobulins can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the sera and immunoglobulins is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which sera and immunoglobulins are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 6 medicines under Sera and Immunoglobulins: Diphtheria antitoxin, Human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG), Recombinant Monoclonal anti-D, Scorpion antivenom immunoglobulin, Snake Venom Antiserum and Tetanus Immunoglobulin.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria antitoxin | A | Injection: 10,000 IU; 20,000 IU vial | p. 23 |
| Human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) | B | injection, 150 IU/mL | p. 23 |
| Recombinant Monoclonal anti-D | C | Injection 300mcg/mL | p. 23 |
| Scorpion antivenom immunoglobulin | A | monovalent or polyvalent, appropriate to locally prevalent species: vial/ampoule. | p. 23 |
| Snake Venom Antiserum | A | Snake venom polyvalent Antiserum injection (Central African type) | p. 23 |
| Tetanus Immunoglobulin | A | Tetanus Immunoglobulin (human) – 250 IU/mL,250 IU/2.5mL | p. 23 |
Who can prescribe sera and immunoglobulins in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B and C; 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 (listed) | 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 | 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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