Tropicamide + Phenylephrine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Tropicamide + Phenylephrine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral hospital). 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 2 sections.
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Is tropicamide + Phenylephrine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Tropicamide + Phenylephrine 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 tropicamide + Phenylephrine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Tropicamide + Phenylephrine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral hospital). At level D it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers and dental officers.
- Level
- D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Mydriatics and Anti-vascular Endothelial (Ophthalmological Preparations)
- Listed forms
- Drops 0.8% + 5%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 25
| 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 |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is tropicamide + Phenylephrine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention tropicamide + Phenylephrine in 2 sections, most often section 14.1.2 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Cataract (p. 333). See the STG for treatment details.
- 14.1.2 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Cataract, p. 333
- 14.1.5.1 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Diseases of the Retina and Posterior Segment > Diabetic Retinopathy, p. 340
Sections that mention Tropicamide + Phenylephrine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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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.