Vitamins/Minerals in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 21 medicines under Vitamins/Minerals. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Which vitamins/minerals can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the vitamins/minerals is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which vitamins/minerals are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 21 medicines under Vitamins/Minerals: Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Tablet, Calcium, Calcium gluconate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Cytidine + Uridine, Ergocalciferol (vitamin D 2) and Glucosamine + Chondroitin sulphate and 12 more.
| Medicine | Level | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E) | D | Tablet/capsule: 500 mg/5 mL (alpha tocopherol acetate) | p. 29 |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Tablet | A | Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Tablet 100mg and 500mg | p. 28 |
| Calcium | C | with vitamins | p. 29 |
| Calcium | C | with amino acids | p. 29 |
| Calcium gluconate | A | Injection: 100mg/mL in 10mL ampoule | p. 28 |
| Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) | C | Tablet 400 IU, 800 IU, 1000 IU, 2000 IU, 50,000 IU | p. 29 |
| Cytidine + Uridine | S | Tablet or capsule containing Cytidine 5mg + Uridine 3mg | p. 29 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D 2) | C | Capsule: 1.25mg (50, 000IU); Oral solution: 0.25mg/mL (10,000IU/mL) | p. 29 |
| Glucosamine + Chondroitin sulphate | S | Tablet: 1500 mg +1200 mg | p. 29 |
| Iron | C | with vitamins and minerals | p. 29 |
| Multivitamin | B | Injection | p. 29 |
| Multivitamin + Carotenoids | D | Tablet/capsules containing multivitamin and carotenoids | p. 29 |
| Multivitamin + Minerals | C | Tablet/capsules containing multivitamin and minerals | p. 29 |
| Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) | C | Tablet 50mg | p. 29 |
| Potassium chloride | C | Tablet (slow release) 600mg | p. 29 |
| Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) | B | Tablet (hydrochloride) 25mg | p. 29 |
| Retinol (Vitamin A) Capsule | A | Gelatin Capsule: (with nipple to allow administration drop by drop) 50,000IU, 100,000IU 200, 000IU | p. 29 |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | S | Injection. 1% | p. 29 |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | A, C | Tablet (hydrochloride) 50mg, 100mg, Injection 100mg/ml Vitamin B complex Tablet BP (contains per Tablet: nicotinamide 15mg, riboflavin 1mg, thiamine 1mg) Syrup (contains nicotinamide 15mg, riboflavin 1mg, thiamine 1mg/5mL) | p. 29 |
| Vitamin B complex | B, C | Injection BP in 10mL vial (contains nicotinamide 200mg, pantothenol 30mg, pyridoxine 20mg, riboflavin 20mg, thiamine 50mg per 1 mL) Tablet/Capsule containing thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12) in fixed dose combination (FDC) | p. 29 |
| Zinc Sulfate | A | Dispersible Tablet 20mg | p. 29 |
Who can prescribe vitamins/minerals in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B, C, D and S; 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 (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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