Lamotrigine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Lamotrigine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). It is not on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet, so we show no brands or prices for it. The Standard Treatment Guidelines mention it in 6 sections.
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Is lamotrigine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Lamotrigine is not in the DukaDawa network catalogue, so we have no brands, prices or stock for it.
Prescribers can still write it on a DukadawaRx prescription, and we show it here as soon as a network pharmacy lists it.
Is lamotrigine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Lamotrigine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). At level S it may be prescribed by specialists.
- Level
- S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
- Category
- Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics
- Listed forms
- Tablet: 100mg, 200mg; Tablet 100mg, 200mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 6
| 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 |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is lamotrigine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention lamotrigine in 6 sections, most often section 8.3 Management of Epilepsy (p. 180). See the STG for treatment details.
- 8.3 Management of Epilepsy, p. 180
- 8.6.1 Cranial Nerve Disorder > Trigeminal Neuralgia, p. 186
- 8.9.3.3 Headache Disorders > Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias (TACs) > Short Lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform headache with Conjunctival injection and Tearing (SUNCT AND SUNA), p. 193
- 23.3 Schizophrenia, p. 633
- 23.8 Bipolar Mood Disorders, p. 637
- 23.16.1 Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Epilepsy > Depressive symptoms/signs in patients with epilepsy;, p. 650
Sections that mention Lamotrigine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- CarbamazepineNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- ClonazepamNEMLIT D, S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- DiazepamNEMLIT A, C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- GabapentinNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- LevetiracetamNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- LorazepamNEMLIT A, C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PhenobarbitoneNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PhenytoinNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
Sources
- Standard Treatment Guidelines and National Essential Medicines List (STG/NEMLIT), 7th edition, 2026, Ministry of Health, United Republic of Tanzania
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STG positions are section numbers and printed page numbers only.
This page supports licensed prescribers and pharmacists. It is not medical advice and does not replace the Standard Treatment Guidelines, the product information or professional judgement. Prices and stock change often: confirm with the pharmacy.