Botswana Essential Medicines List 3rd Edition Electronic Version June 2016

BOTSWANA ESSENTIAL
MEDICINES LIST (BEML)

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3RD EDITION ELECTRONIC VERSION
JUNE 2016
BOTSWANA ESSENTIAL DRUGS ACTION PROGRAM (BEDAP) &

NASCOD: MINISTRY OF HEALTH, BOTSWANA
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Editorial Team
Dr. I Makone, Chairman NASCOD
Dr. Celda Tiroyakgosi (PharmD), Chief Pharmacist, BEDAP & Secretary NASCOD
Mosharaf H Miazi BPharm (Hons), MPharm, Senior Pharmacist, BEDAP
First Edition
Dr. Vivian Sebako (PharmD), Chief Pharmacist, MoH
Dr. H. J. Moffat (Ex-Chairman, NASCOD)
Mr. T. Kache (Principal Pharmacis II, BEDAP)
NASCOD Members
Dr. I. Makone, Paediatrician, Princess Marina Hospital, Chairman NASCOD
Dr. Vivian Sebako (PharmD), Chief Pharmacist, MoH
Dr. Celda Tiroyakgosi (PharmD), Secretary NASCOD
Dr. Motumise, Paediatrician, Princess Marina Hospital
Mr. E. Molosiwa, Chief Pharmacist, Princess Marina Hospital
Mrs. Merapelo, Baruti Manager, CMS
Dr. D. Dickinson (Private Practitioner)
Ex-NASCOD Members
Dr. H. J. Moffat (Ex-Chairman, NASCOD)
Mr. B. John (DPS, Ex- Chief Pharmacist, MoH)
Mr. Farooq Chohan (Ex-Manager, CMS)
Mr. H. Ssemakula (Ex-Chief Pharmacist, DMU)
Dr. Alemu (Ex-Specialist, NRH)
Dr. Jibril, Paediatrician, MoH
Dr. S. Konnoth (Ex-Anaestheologist, PMH)
Contact:
Private bag 00355, MoH, BEDAP Office: 8A32, 8A35 Tel: +267 363 2586, +267 363 2510, +267 363 2106 email:
ctiroyakgosi@gov.bw; mmiazi@gov.bw,
Fax: +267 3170294
Copyright: Ministry of Health Botswana
BOTSWANA ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST 3RD EDITION ELECTRONIC VERSION: JUNE 2016
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Technical Contributors
Dr. Babe Gaolebale, Palliative Care, PMH

Dr. G. Cavric, UB School of Medicine
Dr. Havercamp, Botswana UPen Partnership
Dr. Paul Sidandi, Psychiatrist, NRH
Dr. S. P. Chiapo, Oncologist, PMH
Dr. C. Tiroyakgosi, Chief Pharmacist, BEDAP
Mammopa Ramakau, Pharmacist Sbrana
Mavedzenge Sithembinkosi, Snr. Pharmacist, S/Phikwe DHMT
Maybin Kabwe, Pharmtech, DRM Hospital
Miss Beauty Mgidiswa, Snr. Pharmacist K-North District DHMT
Miss Lorato Tsimakwane, Snr Pharmacist, MOH
Miss Mathudi Morokotso, Snr. Pharmacist BEDAP
Miss Semakaleng Tsetse, Pharmacist GGDHMT
Miss Idah Antoda. Seepo
Mr. A.S. Kgosiemang, Chief Pharmacist, Kanye SDA Hospital
Mr. Bene Paramadhas, PPI, NRH
Mr. C. Makgopa, PPI, PMH
Mr. Darlington Apunike, PPII, CMS
Mr. Mosharaf H. Miazi, Snr. Pharmacist, BEDAP
Mr. E. Skelemani, Pharmacist, MoH
Mr. J. Senthikumar, PPII, BLH
Mr. K. C. Mmapadi PPI, Serwoe DHMT
Mr. Mohammed Yunus, Snr. Pharmacist, CMS
Mr. Rakesh Pande, PPII, LII Maun
Mr. Sechele Thebe, PPII, Palapye DHMT
Mr. Teezani. Singabapa, PPI, CMS
Mr. Tinaye Seosenyeng, Pharmacist, MoH
Mr. Tom Baasi, PPI, Mahalapye DHMT
Mr. Vitus Izuagba, PPII, PMH
Mr. K. Ntumelang, Principal Pharmacist II, MoH
Mrs. Angelinah Bale, PPT, Gaborone DHMT
Mrs. M. Ndiaye, PPI, CMS
Mrs. Margaret Mmapadi, Snr. Pharmacist GDHMT
Note: PP: Principal Pharmacist, GDHMT- Gaborone DHMT, PPT: Principal Pharmacy
Technician
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ABBREVIATIONS
BEDL: Botswana Essential Drug Lists, alternatively BEML: Botswana Essential Medicines List
MOH: Ministry of Health
NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
ORS: Oral Rehydration Solution/Salt
PMTCT: Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission
VEN: Vital, Essential and Necessary
WHO: World Health Organisation
CLASSIFICATION
E Essential
N Necessary
V Vital
S/O Special Order
XE Emergency purposes
XMD To be prescribed by medical officer/doctor
XPHS To be prescribed by the Public Health Specialist
X* Available for Prevention of Mother To child Programme (PMTCT)
XPSY To be prescribed by Psychiatrists
GLOSSARY:
Essential Medicines List

Essential Medicines list is a list of medicines which meet the health needs of the majority
of the population.
VEN classifies medicines in three categories according to how critical the medicine is for
treating commonly encountered diseases. VEN stands for Vital, Essential and Necessary.
V - Vital medicines
Vital medicines are potentially life-saving and are crucial to providing basic health
services and regular supply to or availability at facilities is mandatory. They should always
be available.
E - Essential medicines
Essential medicines are effective against majority of illness and should be available at
facilities to enable the running of the health facilities.
N - Necessary medicines
Necessary medicines are used for minor or self- limiting illnesses or have a comparatively
high cost for a marginal therapeutic advantage.
Generic name
A generic name means a non-proprietary approved name of drug. This list used generic
names.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1.0 ANAESTHETICS 5
1.1 General anaesthetics and oxygen 5
1.2 Local anaesthetics 5
1.3 Pre-operative medications, sedation for short-term procedures and others 5
CHAPTER 2.0 ANALGESICS, ANTIPYRETICS, NSAIDs, MEDICINES USED IN GOUT
& DISEASE MODIFYING AGENTS USED IN RHEUMATIC DISORDERS 6
2.1 Non–opiod analgesics and NSAIDs 6
2.2 Opioid analgesics 7
2.3 Medicines used to treat gout 7
2.4 Disease-modifying agents used in rheumatic disorders 7
CHAPTER 3.0 ANTI-ALLERGICS AND MEDICINES USED IN ANAPHYLAXIS 7
CHAPTER 4.0 ANTIDOTES, CHELATING AGENTS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
USED IN POISONING 8
4.1 Non-specific Antidotes 8
4.2 Specific antidotes 8
CHAPTER 5.0 ANTI-EPILEPTICS/ ANTICONVULSANTS 8
CHAPTER 6.0 ANTI-INFECTIVE MEDICINES 9
6.1 Anti-helminthics (Intestinal anti-helminthics) 9
6.2 Antibacterial Agents 9
6.3 Antifungal Medicines 12
6.4 Anti-protozoal Medicines 13
6.5 Anti-viral medicines 13
CHAPTER 7.0 ANTI-MIGRAINE MEDICINES 15
7.1 Medicines for treating acute cases of migraines 15
7.2 Medicines for prophylactic use in migraine 15
CHAPTER 8.0 ANTI-NEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE MEDICINES 15
8.1 Cytotoxic Medicines 15
8.2 Hormones, Hormone Analogues and Anti-hormones 16
8.3 Others Medicines for Cancer Treatment 16
CHAPTER 9.0 ANTI-PARKINSONISM MEDICINES 17
CHAPTER 10.0 MEDICINES AFFECTING THE BLOOD 17
10.1 Anti-anaemia Medicines 17
10.2 Medicines affecting coagulation 17
10.3 Antithrombotics & Hemostatics 18
10.4 Other Medicines affecting the blood 18
CHAPTER 11.0 PLASMA FRACTIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE 18
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CHAPTER 12.0 CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINES 18

12.1 Anti-anginal Medicines 18
12.2 Anti-arrhythmic Medicines 19
12.3 Antihypertensive Medicines 19
12.4 Medicines used in Heart Failure 20
12.5 Medicines used in myocardial infarction 21
12.6 Medicines used in vascular shock 21
12.7 Lipid lowering agents 21
12.8 Other cardiovascular Medicines 21
CHAPTER 13.0 DERMATOLOGICAL MEDICINES 22
13.1 Anti-fungal Medicines 22
13.2 Anti-infective Medicines 22
13.3 Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic Medicines 22
13.4 Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation 22
13.5 Scabicides and pediculicides 23
13.6 Ultra-violet blocking agent 23
13.7 Other dermatological agents 23
CHAPTER 14.0 DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS 23
14.1 Ophthalmic Medicines 23
14.2 Radio-contrast media 23
14.3 Other Medicines used in investigational procedures 23
CHAPTER15.0 DISINFECTANTS AND ANTISEPTICS 24
CHAPTER16.0 DIURETICS 24
CHAPTER 17.0 GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICINES 24
17.1 Antacids and other antiulcer Medicines 24
17.2 Antiemetic Medicines 25
17.3 Anti-haemorrhoidal Medicines 25
17.4 Anti-inflammatory Medicines 25
17.5 Antispasmodic Medicines 25
17.6 Laxatives (Cathartics) 25
17.7 Medicines used in diarrhoea 25
CHAPTER 18.0 MEDICINES AFFECTING ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 26
18.1 Adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes 26
18.2 Androgens 26
18.3 Contraceptives 26
18.4 Oestrogens and antiestrogens 26
18.5 Antidiabetic Medicines 26
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18.6 Progestogens 27
18.7 Prostaglandins 27
18.8 Thyroid and anti-thyroid Medicines 27
18.9 Medicines affecting bone metabolism 27
18.10 Other endocrine Medicines 27
CHAPTER 19.0 IMMUNOLOGICALS 28
19.1 Diagnostic agents 28
19.2 Sera and immunoglobulins 28
19.3 Vaccines 28
CHAPTER 20.0 MUSCLE RELAXANTS AND CHOLINE-ESTERASE INHIBITORS 28
CHAPTER 21.0 OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DRUGS 29
21.1 Anti-infectives 29
21.2 Anti-inflammatory and astringent agents 29
21.3 Local anaesthetics 29
21.4 Miotics and anti-glaucoma Medicines 29
21.5 Mydriatics and cycloplegics 30
21.6 Other eye preparations 30
CHAPTER 22.0 OXYTOCICS AND ANTI-OXYTOCICS 30
22.1 Oxytocics 30
22.2 Antioxytocics 30
CHAPTER 23.0 PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS 30
CHAPTER 24.0 PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC MEDICINES 30
24.1 Antipsychotics 30
24.2 Medicines used in mood disorders 31
24.3 Anxiolytics & anti-insomnia Medicines 32
24.4 Medicine used in Dementia (Alzheimer) 32
CHAPTER 25.0 ANTI-ASTHMATIC MEDICINES 32
CHAPTER 26.0 MEDICINES FOR CORRECTING WATER, ELECTROLYTE AND
ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES 33
26.1 Oral preparations 33
26.2 Parenterals 33
26.3 Miscellaneous Parenterals 33
CHAPTER 27.0 NUTRITION 34
27.1 Parenteral nutrition 34
27.2 Vitamins and Minerals 34
CHAPTER 28.0 EAR, NOSE AND THROAT (ENT)/OROPHARYNGEAL MEDICINES 34
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CHAPTER 1.0 ANAESTHETICS
1.1 General anaesthetics and oxygen
Isoflurane liquid anaesthetic inhalation 100mL E X
Ketamine 10 mg/mL injection V X
Ketamine 50 mg/mL injection V X
Nitrous oxide gas inhalation V X X
Oxygen gas inhalation V X X
Propofol 10 mg/mL IV injection V X
Sevoflurane volatile liquid inhalation 250mL V X
Thiopentone 500 mg powder injection V X
1.2 Local anaesthetics
Bupivacaine 5 mg/mL injection E X
Bupivacaine 5 mg/mL w/adrenaline injection E X
Ethyl chloride local anaesthetic 100ml V X X
Lignocaine 10% spray 500 metered doses V X
Lignocaine 10 mg/mL injection V X X
Lignocaine 20 mg/mL injection V X
Lignocaine 200 mg/mL IV w/additive V X
Lignocaine 20 mg/mL w/adrenaline dental cartridges V X
Lignocaine + Prilocaine (2.5%+2.5%) cream/gel V X X
1.3 Pre-operative medications, sedation for short-term procedures and others
Atracurium10 mg/mL injection E X
Atropine 1 mg/mL injection E X
Diazepam 5 mg/mL injection V X X
Diazepam 2 mg tablet N X X
Diazepam 5 mg tablet E X X
Droperidol 2.5 mg/mL injection E X
Fentanyl 0.05 mg/mL injection V X
Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/ml injection E X
Hyaluronidase 1,500IU/ml Powder for Injection E X
Hyoscine n-butyl-bromide 20 mg/mL injection E X
Midazolam HCl 5 mg/mL injection E X
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Morphine sulphate 10 mg/mL injection V X
Morphine sulphate 2 mg/mL mixture/syrup V X
Morphine sulphate 10 mg tablet V X
Morphine sulphate 30 mg tablet E X
Neostigmine 0.5 mg/mL injection E X
Pancuronium 2 mg/mL injection E X
Pethidine 50 mg/mL injection 1mL V X X
Pethidine 50 mg/mL injection 2mL V X
Promethazine hydrochloride 25 mg/mL injection N X X
Promethazine hydrochloride 10 mg tablet N X X
Promethazine hydrochloride 25 mg tablet N X
Suxamethonium 50 mg/mL injection V X
CHAPTER 2.0 ANALGESICS, ANTIPYRETICS, NSAIDs, MEDICINES USED IN GOUT &

DISEASE MODIFYING AGENTS USED IN RHEUMATIC DISORDERS
2.1 Non–opiod analgesics and NSAIDs
Aspirin 300 mg tablet (acetylsalicylic acid) E X X
Diclofenac sodium 25 mg/mL injection N X
Diclofenac sodium 50 mg tablet E X
Diclofenac sodium 100 mg SR tablet E X
Ibuprofen 20 mg/mL suspension E X
Ibuprofen 400 mg tablet E X X
Indometacin 25 mg capsule E X
Indometacin 100 mg suppositories N X
Mefenamic acid 250 mg capsule/tablet E X
Methylprednisolone 1g pwd injection (as sodium
V X
succinate)
Methylprednisolone 80 mg/mL injection (as acetate) N X
Naproxen 250 mg tablet E X
Paracetamol 500 mg tablet E X X
Paracetamol 24 mg/mL syrup V X X
Paracetamol 1g injection E X
Paracetamol 250 mg suppositories E X X
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2.2 Opioid analgesics
Codeine phosphate 30 mg tablet E X
Dihydrocodeine 30 mg tablet N X
Fentanyl 50 µg patch E X
Morphine sulphate 2 mg/mL mixture E X
Morphine sulphate 10 mg tablet V X
Morphine sulphate 30 mg tablet E X
Morphine sulphate powder BP/USP E X
Pethidine 50 mg/mL injection 1mL V X X
Pethidine 50 mg/mL injection 2mL V X
2.3 Medicines used to treat gout
Allopurinol 100 mg tablet E X
Colchicine 0.5 mg tablet N X
2.4 Disease-modifying agents used in rheumatic disorders

Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg tablet N X
Methotrexate 2.5 mg tablet E X
Sulphasalazine 500 mg tablet V X
CHAPTER 3.0 ANTI-ALLERGICS AND MEDICINES USED IN ANAPHYLAXIS
Adrenaline (1:10 000) injection V X

Adrenaline 1 mg/mL injection V X X
Cetirizine 1mg/ml syrup E X
Cetirizine 10mg tablet E X
Chlorpheniramine 0.4 mg/mL syrup N X X
Chlorpheniramine 4 mg tablet E X X
Dexamethasone 4 mg/mL injection E X
Dexamethasone 0.5 mg tablet E X
Hydrocortisone 100 mg pwd injection V X X
Methylprednisolone 80 mg/mL injection (as acetate) E X
Prednisolone 5 mg tablet V X
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Promethazine 25 mg/mL injection N X X
Promethazine 10 mg tablet N X X
Promethazine 25 mg tablet N X
CHAPTER 4.0 ANTIDOTES, CHELATING AGENTS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES USED

IN POISONING
4.1 Non-specific Antidotes
Activated charcoal powder BP V X X
4.2 Specific antidotes
Atropine 1 mg/mL injection V X
Calcium gluconate 100 mg/mL injection V X X
Flumazenil 100mcg/mL injection E X
n-Acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL injection V X
Naloxone 0.02 mg/mL injection V X X
Naloxone 0.4 mg/mL injection V X
Obidoxime 250 mg injection E X
Protamine 10mg/ml injection, 5ml E X
Antivenom Snake bite (polyvalent sera) injection, 10ml V X X
Scorpion antivenom (immunoglobulin) injection, 5ml E X
Sodium polystyrene sulphonate powder 454g E X
Phytomenadione 2 mg/0.2mL V X
Phytomenadione 10 mg/ml injection V X
CHAPTER 5.0 ANTI-EPILEPTICS/ ANTICONVULSANTS

Carbamazepine 20 mg/mL mixture E X
Carbamazepine 200 mg tablet E X
Clonazepam 2.5 mg/mL drops E X
Clonazepam 2 mg tablet E X
Gabapentin 300mg tablet E X
Lamotrigine 25 mg tablet E X
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Magnesium sulphate 500 mg/mL injection V X X
Phenobarbitone sodium 200 mg/mL injection V X
Phenobarbitone sodium 3 mg/mL mixture E X
Phenobarbitone sodium 30 mg tablet E X X
Phenobarbitone sodium 60 mg tablet E X X
Phenytoin sodium 50 mg/mL injection V X
Phenytoin sodium 25 mg/mL mixture E X
Phenytoin sodium 25 mg tablet E X X
Phenytoin sodium 100 mg tablet E X X
Topiramate 25 mg tablet E X
Valproate sodium 40 mg/mL mixture E X
Valproate sodium 200 mg CR tablet E X
Vigabatrin 500 mg tablet E X
CHAPTER 6.0 ANTI-INFECTIVE MEDICINES

6.1 Anti-helminthics (Intestinal anti-helminthics)
6.1.1 Intestinal anti-helminthics
Albendazole 200 mg tablet E X
Albendazole 20 mg/ml suspension E X X
Mebendazole 20 mg/mL mixture E X X
Mebendazole 100 mg chewable tablet E X X
Niclosamide 500 mg chewable tablet N X
Praziquantel 600 mg chewable tablet E X
6.2 Antibacterial Agents
6.2.1 Cephalosporins
Cefotaxime 500 mg powder injection V X

Cefotaxime 1g powder injection V X
Cefradine 125 mg/5ml pwdsusp E X
Cefradine 250 mg/5ml pwdsusp E X
Cefradine 250 mg capsule E X
Cephalexin 250 mg/5ml pwdsusp E X
Ceftriaxone 250 mg injection V X X
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Ceftriaxone 500 mg injection V X X
Cefuroxime 125mg/5mL pwdsusp E X
Cefuroxime 250mg/5mL pwdsusp E X
Cefuroxime 500mg tablet E X
Cefuroxime 750mg injection E X
Cefpodoxime 40mg/5ml Suspension E X
Cefpodoxime 100mg tablet E X
6.2.2 Penicillins
Amoxycillin 125 mg/5mL pwd mixture E X X

Amoxycillin 250 mg/5mL pwd mixture E X X
Amoxycillin 250 mg capsule/tablet E X X
Amoxycillin+Clavulanate (500+125) mg pwdinj E X
Amoxycillin+Clavulanate (1000+125)mg pwdinj E X
Amoxycillin+ Clavulanate (125+31.25) mg/5mL
E X X
pwdsusp
Amoxycillin+Clavulanate (250+125)mg tablet E X X
Amoxycillin+Clavulanate (500+125)mg tablet E X X
Ampicillin 250 mg pwd inj E X
Ampicillin 500 mg pwd inj E X
Benzathine penicillin 2.4MU pwd injection E X X
Benzyl penicillin (Penicillin G) 0.6g (1MU) injection E X X
Benzyl penicillin (Penicillin G) 3g (5MU) injection E X X
Cloxacillin 250 mg capsule E X X
Cloxacillin 250 mg pwd injection E X
Cloxacillin 25 mg/mL powder mixture V X X
Phenoxymethyl penicillin (Penicillin-V)125 mg/5mL
E X X
powder oral solution
Phenoxymethyl penicillin (Penicillin-V) 250 mg tablet E X X
Piperacillin+Tazobactam (4g + 500mg) pwd injection V X
Procaine penicillin 3g (3 million IU) injection E X X
6.2.3 Carbapenems
Meropenem 500mg injection E X
Meropenem 1g injection E X
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6.2.4 Macrolide Antibiotics
Azithromycin 500mg tablet V X X
Azithromycin 200mg/5ml Suspension E X
Clarithromycin 500mg tablet E X
Erythromycin 1g pwd injection E X
Erythromycin 125 mg/5mL pwd suspension V X X
Erythromycin 250 mg tablet V X X
6.2.5 Other antibacterial Medicines
Chloramphenicol 250 mg capsule E X
Chloramphenicol 1g pwd injection E X
Clindamycin 150 mg/mL injection V X
Clindamycin 150 mg tablet E X
Co-trimoxazole (40+8) mg /mL suspension V X X
Co-trimoxazole (80+16) mg /mL IV injection V X
Co-trimoxazole (400+80) mg tablet V X X
Doxycycline 100 mg tablet E X X
Gentamycin 10 mg/mL injection V X
Gentamycin 40 mg/mL injection V X
Linezolid 600mg tablet V X
Metronidazole 5 mg/mL infusion V X
Metronidazole 40 mg/mL oral suspension E X X
Metronidazole 500 mg suppository E X
Metronidazole 200 mg tablet E X X
Nalidixic acid 60 mg/mL mixture E X X
Nalidixic acid 500 mg tablet E X
Nitrofurantoin 50 mg tablet E X
Vancomycin 500 mg powder inj V X
6.2.5 Anti-tuberculosis Medicines
6.2.5.1 Single Medicine products
Ethambutol 400 mg tablet V X
Isoniazid 100 mg tablet V X
Pyrazinamide 500 mg tablet V X
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Rifampicin 150 mg capsule V X
Rifampicin 100 mg/5mL syrup V X
Streptomycin 1g pwd injection V X
6.2.5.2 Fixed dose combination ( FDC) of anti-TB Medicines
Rifampicin+Isoniazid (60+30) mg dispersible tablet
V X
(paed.)
Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol (150+75+75) mg
V X
tablet
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide (60+30+150) mg
V X
dispers tablet (Paed.)
Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Pyrazinamide+ Ethambutol
V X
(150+75+400+75) mg tablet
6.2.5.3 Medicines for Multi-Drug Resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
Amikacin 250 mg/mL injection V X
Capreomycin 1g pwd injection V X
Ciproflaxacin 250mg tablet V X
Cycloserine 250 mg capsule V X
Ethionamide 250 mg tablet V X
Levofloxacin 250 mg tablet V X
Para-amino salicylic acid 4g granule E X
6.3 Antifungal Medicines
Amphotericin B 50 mg infusion V X
Fluconazole 50 mg/5mL suspension V X
Fluconazole 200 mg tablet V X
Fluconazole 2 mg/mL IV infusion V X
Flucytosine 10 mg/mL infusion E X
Griseofulvin 125 mg tablet E X X
Griseofulvin 500 mg tablet E X X
Ketoconazole 200 mg tablet E X
Miconazole 24 mg/mL gel E X X
Nystatin 100,000IU/mL pwd mixture E X X
Nystatin 500,000 IU oral tablet E X X
Terbenafine 250 mg tablet E X
Terbenafine 1% topical cream E X
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6.4 Anti-protozoal Medicines
6.4.1 Anti-amoebic Medicines
Metronidazole 5 mg/mL infusion E X
Metronidazole 40 mg/mL mixture E X X
6.4.2 Anti-malarial Medicines
6.4.2.1 For curative treatment of Plasmodium falciparum malaria

Artesunate 60 mg powder V X
Sodium bicarbonate 5% solution V X
Artemether + Lumefentrine (20+120) mg tablet V X X
Clindamycin 150mg/ml injection V X
Clindamycin 150mg capsule/tablet V X
Primaquine 26.3mg tablet V X
Quinine sulphate 300 mg tablet V X
Quinine hydrochloride 300 mg/mL injection V X
6.4.2.2 For prophylaxis against Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Chloroquine base150 mg tablet E X X
Mefloquine 250 mg tablet N X
Proguanil 100 mg tablet E X X
6.4.3. Anti-pneumocystosis and anti-toxoplasmosis Medicines
Co-trimoxazole (80+16) mg/mL IV infusion V X
Co-trimoxazole (40+8 mg)/mL suspension V X
Co-trimoxazole (400+80) mg tablet V X X
Dapsone 100 mg tablet E X
Pentamidine 300 mg pwd injection V X
6.5 Anti-viral medicines
6.5.1 Anti-herpetic medicines
Acyclovir 250mg injection vial E X
Acyclovir 200 mg tablet V X

Acyclovir 400 mg tablet V X
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Acyclovir 5% cream E X
Amantadine 100 mg capsule E X
Ganciclovir 500mg Injection Powder V X
6.5.2 Antiretrovirals
6.5.2.1 Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Abacavir (ABC) 100 mg/5mL solution E X
Abacavir (ABC) 300 mg tablet E X
Lamivudine (3TC) 10 mg/mL syrup V X
Lamivudine (3TC) 150 mg tablet V X
Zidovudine (ZDV or AZT) 10 mg/mL injection V X
Zidovudine (ZDV or AZT) 10 mg/mL syrup V X*
Zidovudine (ZDV or AZT) 100 mg tablet V X*
Zidovudine (ZDV or AZT) 300 mg tablet V X
Zidovudine+Lamivudine (300+150) mg tablet V X
6.5.2.2 Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Efavirenz (EFV) 50 mg capsule V X
Efavirenz (EFV) 200 mg tablet V X X
Efavirenz (EFV) 600 mg tablet V X X
Nevirapine 10 mg/mL syrup V X X*
Nevirapine (NVP) 200 mg tablet V X X*
6.5.2.3 Protease/Integrase inhibitors
Atazanavir+Ritonavir (300+100)mg tablet E X
Lopinavir+Ritonavir (400+100 mg)/5mL oral suspension E X
Lopinavir +Ritonavir (100+ 25) mg tablet V X
Lopinavir+Ritonavir (200+50) mg tablet V X X
Ritonavir (RTV) 100 mg capsule E X
Ritonavir (RTV) 400 mg/mL oral solution E X
Saquinavir 200 mg soft gel capsule E X
Darunavir 300 mg tablet E X
Dolutegravir 50 mg tablet E X
Raltegravir 400 mg tablet E X
6.5.2.4 Other anti-retrovirals
Tenofovir 300 mg tablet V X X
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Tenofovir 300 mg + Emtricitabine 200 mg tablet V X X
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine + Efavirenz (300+200+600)
V X X
mg tablet
CHAPTER 7.0 ANTI-MIGRAINE MEDICINES

7.1 Medicines for treating acute cases of migraines
Aspirin 300 mg tablet E X X
Ergotamine tartrate 2 mg +caffeine tablet E X
Ibuprofen 100 mg/5mL solution E X
Ibuprofen 400 mg tablet E X X
Paracetamol 500 mg tablet E X X
Sumatriptan 100 mg tablet E X
Zolmitriptan 2.5 mg tablet E X
7.2 Medicines for prophylactic use in migraine
Propranolol 10mg tablet
Propranolol 40 mg tablet E X
Topiramate 25 mg tablet E X
CHAPTER 8.0 ANTI-NEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE MEDICINES

8.1 Cytotoxic Medicines
Azathioprine 50 mg tablet V X
Bendamustine 25 mg injection E X
Bleomycin 15 IU pwd injection V X
Capecitabine 500 mg tablet E X
Carboplatin 10 mg/mL injection E X
Carboplatin 450 mg/mL injection E X
Cisplatin 1mg/ml injection E X
Cyclophosphamide 500 mg pwd injection vial E X X
Cyclophosphamide 50 mg tablet E X
Cytarabine 100 mg/5ml pwd injection E X
Dacarbazine 200 mg pwd injection E X
Dactinomycin 0.5 mg pwd injection vial E X
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Docetaxel 80mg powder for injection E X
Doxorubicin 50 mg pwd injection vial E X
Etoposide 20 mg/mL injection V X
Filgrastim 300mcg/mL (30 million units) injection
V X
vial/prefilled syringe
Fludarabine 50 mg injection E X
Gemcitabine 200mg powder for injection vial E X
Gemcitabine 1g powder for injection vial E X
Ifosfamide 1g pwd for injection 1 vial E X
Irinotecan 20 mg/ml injection E X
Melphalan 2 mg tablet E X
Methotrexate 2.5 mg tablet E X
Methotrexate 25 mg/mL injection E X
Oxaliplatin 5 mg/ml injection E X
Paclitaxel 6mg/ml injection E X
Topotecan 4 mg/ml pwd for injection E X
Vinblastine 10 mg injection E X
Vincristine 1 mg pwd injection E X
Vinorelbine 50 mg injection E X
8.2 Hormones, Hormone Analogues and Anti-hormones
Alfuzosin 10mg tablet E X
Anastrozole 1mg tablet E X
Bicalutamide 50 mg tablet E X
Goserelin 3.6 mg depo injection E X
Goserelin 10.8 mg depo injection E X
Finasteride 5mg tablet E X
Hydrocortisone 100 mg pwd injection V X
Leuprolide 11.25mg injection E X
Norethisterone 5 mg tablet E X
Prednisolone 5 mg tablet E X
Tamoxifen 10 mg tablet E X
8.3 Others Medicines for Cancer Treatment
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Folinic acid 3 mg/mL injection vial E X
Hydroxyurea 500 mg capsule V X
Imatinib 400mg tablet E X
Mesna 100mg/ml injection E X
Ondasetron 2 mg/ml injection V X
Ondasetron 4 mg tablet V X
Rituximab 100 mg injection E X
Rituximab 500 mg injection E X
Trastuzumab 440 mg injection E X
CHAPTER 9.0 ANTI-PARKINSONISM MEDICINES

Amantadine 100 mg capsule E X
Benzhexol 5 mg tablet E X X X
Bromocriptine 2.5 mg tablet E X
Levodopa + Carbidopa (100+25) mg tablet E X
Levodopa+Carbidopa (250+25) mg tablet E X
Procyclidine 2.5 mg tablet E X
Procyclidine 5 mg injection E X
CHAPTER 10.0 MEDICINES AFFECTING THE BLOOD

10.1 Anti-anaemia Medicines
Cyanocobalamin 1 mg/mL injection E X
Erythropoietin beta 2000IU prefilled syringe V X
Erythropoietin beta 4000IU prefilled syringe V X
Ferrous salt (60 mg iron) tablet E X X X
Ferrous salt (60 mg iron) + Folic acid 0.25 mg tablet E X X X
Ferrous fumarate 140 mg (45 mg iron)/5mL mixt E X X X
Folinic acid 3 mg/mL injection vial E X
Folic acid 0.4 mg tablet E X X X
Folic acid 5 mg tablet E X X X
10.2 Medicines affecting coagulation
Enoxaparin 40 mg/0.4mL injection V X
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Enoxaparin 60 mg/0.6mL injection V X
Enoxaparin 100 mg/mL injection V X
Heparin 1000 IU injection V X
Heparin 5000 IU injection V X
Phytomenadione 10 mg/mL injection V X X
Phytomenadione 2 mg/0.2mL injection V X X
Protamine sulphate 10 mg/mL injection V X
Tranexamic acid 100mg/ml injection V X
Tranexamic acid 500mg tablet V X
Warfarin 1 mg tablet V X
10.3 Antithrombotics & Hemostatics
Aspirin 75 mg tablet E X
Streptokinase 150000 IU pwd injection V X
10.4 Other Medicines affecting the blood
Filgrastim 300mcg/mL (30 million units)
V X
injection/prefilled syringes
CHAPTER 11.0 PLASMA FRACTIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE

Albumin Human Plasma 20% solution E X
Factor VIIa 1.2 mg injection V X
Factor VIII (human anti-haemophilic fraction, dried), inj V X
Factor IX complex 500IU for inj V X
Fresh Dried Plasma (FDP) for inj V X
Fresh Frozen Plasma 4-6% for inj V X
Protein plasma expander 3.5% solution for inj V X
CHAPTER 12.0 CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINES

12.1 Anti-anginal Medicines
Amlodipine 5 mg tablet E X
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Atenolol 50 mg tablet V X
Atenolol 100 mg tablet E X
Bisoprolol 5 mg tablet E X
Glyceryltrinitate 0.5 mg sublingual tablet V X
Isosorbidedinitrate 10 mg sublingual tablet E X
Nifedipine SR 10 mg tablet V X
Nifedipine SR 20 mg tablet E X
Nifedipine XL 30 mg tablet E X
Propranolol 40 mg tablet V X
Verapamil 240 mg SR tablet E X
Verapamil 2.5 mg/mL injection E X
12.2 Anti-arrhythmic Medicines
Adenosine 3 mg/mL injection V X
Adrenaline 1 mg/mL injection V X
Amiodarone 50 mg/ml injection E X
Amiodarone 200 mg tablet E X
Lignocaine 20 mg/mL IV inj f/cardiac arrhythmia E X
Magnesium sulphate 500 mg/mL injection E X
Noradrenaline 2mg/ml injection E X
Propranolol 40 mg tablet V X
Verapamil 240 mg SR tablet V X
Verapamil 2.5 mg/2mL injection V X
12.3 Antihypertensive Medicines
Amiloride+Hydrochlorothiazide (5+50) mg tablet E X
Captopril 25mg tablet E X
Dihydralazine 25 mg/mL injection V X
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Doxazocin 1 mg tablet E X
Doxazocin 4 mg tablet E X
Enalapril maleate 5 mg tablet E X
Hydralazine 10 mg tablet E X
Labetalol 5 mg/ml injection V X
Labetalol 200 mg tablet E X
Methyldopa 250 mg tablet E X
Minoxidil 5 mg tablet E X
Nifedipine SR 10 mg tablet V X
Nifedipine SR 20 mg tablet E X
Nifedipine XL 30 mg tablet E X
Telmisartan 40 mg tablet E X
Telmisartan 80 mg tablet E X
Telmisartan + Amlodipine (80+5) mg tablet E X
Telmisartan + Amlodipine (80+10) mg tablet E X
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorthiazide (40+12.5) mg tablet E X
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorthiazide (80+12.5) mg tablet E X
Verapamil 240 mg SR tablet E X
12.4 Medicines used in Heart Failure
Carvedilol 6.25 mg tablet E X
Carvedilol 12.5 mg tablet E X
Carvedilol 25 mg tablet E X
Captopril 25mg tablet E X
Digoxin 0.25 mg tablet E X
Digoxin 0.25 mg/ml injection E X
Digoxin 0.05 mg/mL paed elixir E X
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Furosemide 10 mg/mL elixir E X
Furosemide 10 mg/mL injection E X
Furosemide 40 mg tablet E X
Isosorbidedinitrate 10 mg tablet E X
12.5 Medicines used in myocardial infarction
Aspirin 125 mg tablet (chewable) V X

Atorvastatin 10 mg tablet E X
Clopidogrel 75 mg tablet E X
Morphine sulphate10 mg/mL injection V X
Oxygen gas inhalation V X
Streptokinase 150000 IU pwd injection V X
12.6 Medicines used in vascular shock
Dobutamine 12.5 mg/mL injection V X
Dopamine 40 mg injection V X
12.7 Lipid lowering agents
Bezafibrate 200 mg tablet E X
Simvastatin 10 mg tablet E X
Simvastatin 40 mg tablet E X
12.8 Other cardiovascular Medicines
12.8.1 Medicines used in ischaemic neurological deficit (sub-arachnoid hemorrhage)
Nimodipine 30 mg tablet E X
12.8.2 Medicine used in acute hypotension
Ephedrine 50 mg/mL injection V X
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CHAPTER 13.0 DERMATOLOGICAL MEDICINES
13.1 Anti-fungal Medicines
Benzoic acid compound ointment N X X
Clotrimazole 1% topical cream E X X
Clotrimazole 100 mg pessary w/applicator E X X
Clotrimazole 10 mg/g vaginal cream w/applicator E X X
Zinc undecenoate 10% powder N X X
13.2 Anti-infective Medicines
Acyclovir 5% cream E X
Gentian violet 0.5% solution N X X
Mupirocin 2% topical ointment E X
Mupirocin 2% nasal ointment E X
Nitrofurazone 0.2% ointment N X X
Polymixin + Bacitracin + Neomycin ointment E X
Povidone iodine 10% ointment E X X
Silver sulphadiazine 1% cream V X X
13.3 Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic Medicines
Betamethasone 0.1% cream E X
Betamethasone 0.1% ointment E X
Calamine 4% cream N X X
Calamine 15% lotion N X X
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment/cream E X
Hydrocortisone 1% cream E X X
Hydrocortisone 1% ointment E X X
13.4 Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel/lotion N X X
Benzoyl peroxide 10% gel/lotion N X X
Imiquimod 5% cream E X
Isotretinoin 10 mg tablet/capsule E X
Isotretinoin 20 mg tablet/capsule E X
Podophyllin 15% ointment E X
Salicylic acid powder N X
Silver nitrate pencil E X X
Sulphur 10% ointment N X X
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Tretinoin 0.05% cream/ointment/gel E X
Tretinoin 0.025% cream/ointment/gel E X
13.5 Scabicides and pediculicides
Monosulfiram 5% toilet soap N X X
Permethrin 1% scalp rinse N X X
Zinc &Ichthammol cream BP N X X
13.6 Ultra-violet blocking agent
Titanium dioxide based sunscreen lotion SP30 E X X
13.7 Other dermatological agents
Aqueous cream BP N X X
Emulsifying ointment BP N X X
Lignocaine 2% jelly N X
Lubricating jelly N X
Methylsalicylate 10% ointment N X X
Paraffin gauze 100 x 100 mm N X X
Paraffin soft white, 500g N X X
Paraffin w/antiseptic gauze 100mm X100mm N X X
Selenium sulphide 2.5% shampoo N X X
Urea 10% cream N X
Zinc and castor oil cream N X X
CHAPTER 14.0 DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS

14.1 Ophthalmic Medicines
Cyclopentolate 1% eye drops V X X
Fluorescein sodium 1% eye drops V X X
Homatropine 2% eye drops V X X
14.2 Radio-contrast media
Media contrast Conray 280 E X
Media contrast Conray 420 E X
14.3 Other Medicines used in investigational procedures
Senna concentrate for bowel evacuation E X X
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution E X
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CHAPTER15.0 DISINFECTANTS AND ANTISEPTICS
Cetrimide+Chlorhexidine (15+1.5)% solution E X X
Chlorhexidine 20% solution E X X
Chlorhexidine 4% liquid soap E X
Clobetasol priopionate 0.05% cream E X
Hydrogen peroxide 3% solution E X X
Ortho-phthalaldehyde 0.55% solution E X
Povidone iodine 10% solution E X X
Povidone iodine 7.5% scrub solution E X X
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate disinfectant tablet E X X
Spirit rectified 96% E X X
CHAPTER16.0 DIURETICS
Amiloride+Hydrochlorothiazide (5+50) mg tablet E X
Furosemide 10 mg/mL injection E X
Furosemide 10 mg/mL mixture E X
Furosemide 40 mg tablet E X X
Furosemide 500 mg tablet N X
Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet N X X
Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet E X X
Indapamide 1.25 mg tablet E X
Indapamide 2.5 mg tablet E X
Mannitol 20% solution V X
Spironolactone 25 mg tablet E X
CHAPTER 17.0 GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICINES

17.1 Antacids and other antiulcer Medicines
Antacid (Magnesium hydroxide + Aluminium hydroxide)
N X X
compound mixture
Antacid (Magnesium trisilicate BP) tablet N X X
Omeprazole 20 mg tablet/capsule E X
Pantoprazole 4 mg/ml injection E X
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Ranitidine 150 mg capsule/tablet E X
Ranitidine 150 mg injection E X
17.2 Antiemetic Medicines
Cinnarizine 25mg tablet E X
Domperidone 10mg injection E X
Granisetron 1 mg tablet V X
Granisetron 1 mg/mL injection V X
Metoclopramide 5 mg/mL injection E X X
Metoclopramide 10 mg tablet E X X
Ondasetron 2 mg/ml injection V X
Ondasetron 4 mg tablet V X
Prochlorperazine 12.5 mg/mL injection E X
Prochlorperazine 5 mg tablet E X X
Promethazine 10 mg tablet E X X
Promethazine 25 mg tablet N X
17.3 Anti-haemorrhoidal Medicines
Bismuth subgallate compound ointment N X X
Bismuth subgallate compound suppository N X X
17.4 Anti-inflammatory Medicines
Indomethacin suppository 100 mg N X
Sulphasalazine 500 mg tablet E X
17.5 Antispasmodic Medicines
Atropine 1 mg/mL injection E X
Hyoscine n-butylbromide 20 mg/mL injection E X
Propantheline 15 mg tablet E X X
17.6 Laxatives (Cathartics)
Bisacodyl 5 mg tablet N X
Glycerin suppositories (adult) N X X
Glycerin suppositories (child) N X X
Lactulose 3.3g/5mL mixture E X
Paraffin Liquid BP/USP N X X
Phosphate enema BP solution E X X
17.7 Medicines used in diarrhoea
Loperamide 2 mg tablet E X X
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Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) 27.9g (Low Osmolar) V X X
Zinc sulphate tablet 20 mg (dispersible) E X X
CHAPTER 18.0 MEDICINES AFFECTING ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

18.1 Adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes
Hydrocortisone 100 mg pwd injection E X X
Prednisolone 5 mg tablet E X
18.2 Androgens
Alprostadil 20mcg intraurethral application E X
Testosterone 250 mg/mL injection E X
18.3 Contraceptives
18.3.1 Hormonal contraceptives
Levonorgestrel 0.03 mg pill (single hormone) V X X
Levonorgestrel+Ethinylestradiol (0.15+0.03) mg pill E X X
Levonorgestrel + Ethinylestradiol (Triphasic) E X
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)150 mg /mL inj
V X X
(Depot)
Norethisterone 1 mg +Mestranol 0.05 mg pill V X X
18.3.2 Intra-uterine devices(IUD)
Copper T device E X X X
18.3.3 Barrier methods
Condom-male V X X
Condom-female V X X
18.4 Oestrogens and antiestrogens
Medroxyprogesterone acetate 5 mg + conjugated
E X
estrogen 0.625 mg tablet
Oestrogen conjugated 0.625 mg tablet E X
Oestrogen vaginal 0.625 mg/g cream E X
Clomiphene 50 mg tablet E X
18.5 Antidiabetic Medicines
18.5.1 Biguanide
Metformin 500 mg tablet V X X
Metformin 1000 mg tablet V X X
18.5.2 Sulfonylureas
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Glibenclamide 5 mg tablet V X X
Glimepiride 2 mg tablet E X
18.5.3 DPP4 Inhibitors
Sitagliptin 50mg tablet E X
18.5.4 Insulins
Insulin biphasic (30% soluble + 70% Isophane) injection V X
Insulin biphasic (30% soluble + 70% Isophane) injection
V X
penset
Insulin isophane 100 IU/mL injection V X
Insulin soluble 100 IU/mL injection V X
Insulin glargine 100 IU/mL penset V X
18.6 Progestogens
Norethisterone 5 mg tablet E X
Medroxyprogesterone 5 mg tablet E X
18.7 Prostaglandins
Dinoprostone 0.5 mg/3g gel V X
Dinoprostone 5 mg/mL IV injection V X
Misoprostol 200mcg tablet V X
18.8 Thyroid and anti-thyroid Medicines
Carbimazole 5 mg tablet E X
Liothyronine 20 mcg tablet V X
L-thyroxine 0.05 mg tablet V X
Propylthiouracil 50 mg tablet V X
18.9 Medicines affecting bone metabolism
Ibandronate 6mg/6ml injection E X
Ibandronate 150 mg tablet E X
Zoledronic 4mg injection E X
18.10 Other endocrine Medicines
Desmopressin nasal spray 0.1 mg/mL (10mcg/spary) E X
Glucagon 1 mg pwd injection vial V X
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CHAPTER 19.0 IMMUNOLOGICALS
19.1 Diagnostic agents
Tuberculin, purified protein derivative (PPD) E X
19.2 Sera and immunoglobulins
Anti-D immunoglobulin 100 mcg V X X
Immunoglobulin G 5% IV Injection V X
Snake bite anti-venom (polyvalent sera) 10ml V X X
Scorpion antivenom (immunoglobulin) injection 5ml E X
19.3 Vaccines
19.3.1 Vaccines for universal immunization
BCG vaccine+diluent, 10 doses vial V X X
Penta-valent vaccine, single dose V X X
Diphtheria-Tetanus vaccine V X X
Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus (DPT) vaccine V X X
Hepatitis B vaccine V X X
Hepatitis B vaccine 10mcg/0.5mL+diluent (Paediatric) V X X
Measles vaccine + Diluent (single dose) V X X
Polio vaccine (bivalent) V X X
Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (type 6) vial V X X
19.3.2 Vaccines for specific group
Rabies vaccine V X X
Yellow fever vaccine V X X
Tetanus vaccine V X X
CHAPTER 20.0 MUSCLE RELAXANTS AND CHOLINE-ESTERASE INHIBITORS

Atracurium 10 mg/mL injection E X
Baclofen 10 mg tablet N X
Pancuronium 2 mg/ml injection E X
Pyridostigmine 60 mg tablet E X
Suxamethonium 50 mg/mL injection V X
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CHAPTER 21.0 OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DRUGS
21.1 Anti-infectives
Acyclovir 3% eye ointment (for Keratitis) E X X
Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops E X X X
Chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment E X X X
Fluoromethalone+Neomycin (0.1+0.5) % eye drops E X X X
Gentamycin 0.3% eye drops E X X
Ofloxacin 0.3% eye/ear drops E X
Tetracycline 1% eye ointment V X X X
Tobramycin + Dexamethasone (3+1)mg/ml eye drops E X
21.2 Anti-inflammatory and astringent agents
Diclofenac 0.1% (1mg/ml) Eye drops E X
Ketoralac 0.5% eye drops E X
Prednisolone 0.12% eye drops E X X
Prednisolone 1% eye drops E X X
Sodium cromoglycate 2% eye drops E X X
Zinc sulphate 0.25% eye drops N X X
21.3 Local anaesthetics
Tetracaine 1% eye drops, 0.5mL single dose E X X
Tetracaine 0.5% eye drops, multiple dose E X X
21.4 Miotics and anti-glaucoma Medicines
Acetazolamide 250 mg tablet V X X
Acetycholine 1% eye drops E X
Bimatoprost 0.3mg/ml eye drops E X
Brimonidine tartrate 0.2% eye drops E X
Pilocarpine 2% eye drops V X X
Pilocarpine 4% eye drops V X X
Pilocarpine 4% eye gel N X X
Timolol + Brimonidine (0.5% + 0.2%) eye drops N X X
Timolol + Dorzolamide (0.5% + 2%) eye drops N X X
Latanoprost 5 mg/ml E X
Levobunolol 0.5% Eye Drops E X X
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21.5 Mydriatics and cycloplegics
Atropine 1% eye drops E X X
Cyclopentolate 1% eye drops 0.5mL single dose E X X
Tropicamide 1% eye drops N X X
21.6 Other eye preparations
Carboxymethyl cellulose 5 mg/mL solution (Tears
E X X
artificial)
Sodium Chloride 5% (Hypertonic solution) Eye drops E X X
Povidone iodine 5% ophthalmic solution
Sodium hyaluronate 10 mg/mL injection E X
Trypan Blue 0.06% 1mL/Vial
CHAPTER 22.0 OXYTOCICS AND ANTI-OXYTOCICS
22.1 Oxytocics
Ergometrine 0.5 mg/mL injection V X X
Oxytocin 10 IU/mL injection V X
Oxytocin + Ergometrine (5 IU+0.5 mg)/mL injection V X
22.2 Antioxytocics
Nifedipine 10mg Immediate Release tablet E X X
Salbutamol 0.5 mg/mL injection V X
CHAPTER 23.0 PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS

Fresenius peritoneal dialysis 1.5% solution V X
Fresenius Peritoneal dialysis 2.3% IV solution E X X
Peritoneal dialysis 1.5% glucose solution w/normal
V X X
calcium
Peritoneal dialysis 2.5% glucose solution V X X
Peritoneal dialysis 4.25% solution V X X
CHAPTER 24.0 PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC MEDICINES

24.1 Antipsychotics
Aripiprazole 10 mg tablet E X
Chlorpromazine 25 mg/mL injection V X X X
Chlorpromazine 25 mg tablet V X X X
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg tablet E X X X
Chlorpromazine 100 mg tablet E X X X
Clozapine 25 mg tablet E X
Clozapine 100 mg tablet E X
Droperidol 2.5 mg/mL injection E X
Flupenthixol decanoate 20 mg/mL depot injection V X
Haloperidol 1.5 mg tablet N X X X
Haloperidol 5 mg tablet V X X X
Haloperidol 5 mg/mL injection E X X X
Olanzapine 5 mg tablet E X
Olanzapine 10 mg tablet E X
Quetiapine 25 mg tablet E X
Risperidone 1 mg quicklet E X
Risperidone 2 mg quicklet E X
Trifluperazine 5 mg tablet E X X X
Zuclopenthixol Acetate 50mg/ml Injection E X X
Zuclopenthixol Deconate 200mg/ml Injection E X X
24.2 Medicines used in mood disorders
24.2.1 Antidepressants
Amitriptyline 25 mg tablet E X X X
Amitriptyline 50 mg tablet E X X X
Escitalopram 10mg tablet V X
Fluoxetine 20 mg tablet E X X
Imipramine 25 mg tablet E X
Sertraline 50 mg tablet E X
24.2.2 Mood stabilizers (Medicines used in bipolar disorders)
Aripiprazole 10 mg tablet E X
Carbamazepine 200 mg tablet E X X
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Lithium carbonate 250 mg tablet E X
24.2.3 CNS stimulants and Medicines for ADHD
Methylphenidate 5 mg tablet E X
Methylphenidate 10 mg tablet E X
24.3 Anxiolytics & anti-insomnia Medicines
Alprazolam 0.5 mg tablet E X
Chlordiazepoxide 5 mg tablet E X
Chlordiazepoxide 25 mg tablet E X
Clonazepam 2.5 mg/ml drops E X
Doxepin 25 mg capsule E X
Lorazepam 4 mg/ml injection E X
24.4 Medicine used in Dementia (Alzheimer)
Donepezil 5 mg tablet E X
CHAPTER 25.0 ANTI-ASTHMATIC MEDICINES

Aminophylline 25 mg/mL injection V X
Beclomethasone 100mcg auto-haler, 200 doses V X X
Beclomethasone nasal spray 100mcg/Dose, 200 doses V X X
Budesonide 100mcg inhaler V X X
Ipratropium 40mcg inhaler 200 doses E X
Ipratropium bromide 0.25 mg/2mL nebuliser solution E X X
Montelukast 10mg tablet E X
Prednisolone 3 mg/mL oral solution E X
Prednisolone 5 mg tablet V X X
Salbutamol 100mcg auto-haler V X X
Salbutamol 100mcg inhaler ± Spacer V X X
Salbutamol 5 mg/mL respiratory solution V X X
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Salbutamol 2 mg/5ml syrup N X X
Salmeterol+Fluticasone (25+50) µg MDI V X
Salmeterol+Fluticasone (25+125) µg autohaler V X
Salmeterol+Fluticasone (25+250) µg autohaler V X
CHAPTER 26.0 MEDICINES FOR CORRECTING WATER, ELECTROLYTE AND ACID-

BASE DISTURBANCES
26.1 Oral preparations
Oral Rehydration Salts ( ORS - Low osmolar) V X X
Potassium chloride powder N X
Potassium chloride 600 mg SR tablet E X
26.2 Parenterals
Balanced salt solution infusion, 250mL E X
Darrows solution equiv ½ strength w/glucose 5%
V X X
infusion, 200mL
Glucose+NaCl (5+0.9)% infusion solution, 1000mL V X
Glucose 5% solution infusion 200mL V X X
Glucose 5% solution infusion, 1000mL V X X
Glucose 10% infusion solution, 1000mL V X
Glucose 50% injection solution, 20mL V X X
Potassium chloride 200 mg/mL IV additive, 10mL V X
Sodium bicarbonate 4% IV additive, 50mL V X
Sodium bicarbonate 8.5% IV additive, 50mL V X
Sodium Chloride 0.45% Infusion, 1000mL E X
Sodium Chloride 3% hypertonic solution, 200mL V X
Sodium chloride 0.9% infusion solution, 200mL V X X
Sodium chloride 0.9% infusion solution, 1000mL V X X
Sodium chloride 2 mg/mL w/glucose 50 mg/mL
V X
infusion, 200mL
Sodium lactate (Ringers lactate) infusion solution,
V X
1000ml
26.3 Miscellaneous Parenterals
Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution E X
pg. 34
Ophthalmic
Psychiatric
Specialist
Midwives
General
Medical
Officer
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
VEN
Water for injection 5mL ampoule V X X

CHAPTER 27.0 NUTRITION

27.1 Parenteral nutrition
Amino acids 5.5% w/electrolytes E X
Fat emulsion 10% infusion E X
Phosphate 500 mg tablet E X
Total parentral nutrition (TPN) solution 1000ml V X
Total parentral nutrition (TPN) solution 2000ml V X
Trace element solution (Paed.) solution 10ml E X
Trace element solution (Adult) IV Infusion 10ml V X
27.2 Vitamins and Minerals
Ascorbic acid 100 mg tablet N X X
Calciferol (Vit D 50,000 IU) 1.25 mg tablet E X
Calcitrol 0.25 microgram tablet E X
Calcium gluconate 300 mg chewable tablet N X X
Cyanocobalamin 1 mg/mL injection E X
Folic acid 5 mg tablet E X X X
Folic acid 0.4 mg tablet E X X X
Multivitamin mixture N X X
Multivitamin tablet N X X
Pyridoxine 25 mg tablet E X X
Thiamine 100 mg tablet E X
Vitamin A 100000 IU soft gel capsule V X X
Vitamin A 200000 IU soft gel capsule V X X
Vitamin B complex concentrated IV infusion admixture
E X
10ml
Vitamin B complex tablet N X X
CHAPTER 28.0 EAR, NOSE AND THROAT (ENT)/OROPHARYNGEAL MEDICINES

Antibiotic w/steroid ear drops N X
pg. 35
Ophthalmic
Psychiatric
Specialist
Midwives
General
Medical
Officer
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
VEN
Antiseptic Throat Lozenges (Cetylpyridine Chloride 0.8-
N X X
2mg + Benzocaine 5-12mg)
Arachis oil ear drops 10ml N X X
Beclomethasone 100 mcg/dose nasal spray E X
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% ear drops N X
Clotrimazole 1% ear drops N X
Oxymetazoline 0.025% nasal drops N X X
Oxymetazoline 0.05% nasal drops N X X
Spirit 50% ear-drops N X X
pg. 2
INDEX
Benzoyl peroxide, 22
A Benzyl penicillin, 10
Betamethasone, 22
Abacavir, 14 Bezafibrate, 21
Acetazolamide, 29 Bicalutamide, 16
Acetycholine, 29 Bimatoprost, 29
Activated charcoal, 8 Bismuth subgallate, 25
Acyclovir, 13, 14, 22, 29 Bisoprolol, 19, 20
Adenosine, 19 Bleomycin, 15
Adrenaline, 7, 19 Brimonidine, 29
Albendazole, 9 Bromocriptine, 17
Albumin, 18 Budesonide, 32
Alfuzosin, 16 Bupivacaine, 5
Allopurinol, 7
Alprazolam, 32
Amantadine, 14, 17
C
Amiloride, 19, 24 Calamine, 22
Amino acids, 34 Calciferol, 34
Aminophylline, 32 Calcitrol, 34
Amiodarone, 19 Calcium gluconate, 8, 34
Amlodipine, 18, 19, 20 Capecitabine, 15
Amoxycillin, 10 Capreomycin, 12
Amphotericin, 12 Captopril, 19, 20
Ampicillin, 10 Carbamazepine, 8, 31
ANAESTHETICS, 5 Carbimazole, 27
Antacid, 24 Carboplatin, 15
Antibiotic, 34 Carboxymethyl cellulose, 30
Anti-D immunoglobulin, 28 Carvedilol, 20
Antiseptic Throat Lozenges, 35 Cefotaxime, 9
Aqueous cream, 23 Cefpodoxime, 10
Arachis oil, 35 Cefradine, 9
Aripiprazole, 30, 31 Ceftriaxone, 9, 10
Artesunate, 13 Cefuroxime, 10
Ascorbic acid, 34 Cephalexin, 9
Aspirin, 6, 15, 18, 21 Cetirizine, 7
Atazanavir, 14 Chloramphenicol, 11, 29
Atenolol, 19 Chlordiazepoxide, 32
Atorvastatin, 21 Chlorhexidine, 24
Atracurium, 28 Chloroquine, 13
Atropine, 5, 8, 25, 30 Chlorpheniramine, 7
Azathioprine, 15 Chlorpromazine, 30, 31
Azithromycin, 11 Cinnarizine, 25
Ciproflaxacin, 12
B Cisplatin, 15
Clarithromycin, 11
Baclofen, 28 Clindamycin, 11, 13
Balanced salt, 33 Clobetasolpriopionate, 24
BCG vaccine, 28 Cloebetasol propionate, 22
Beclomethasone, 32, 35 Clomiphene, 26
Bendamustine, 15 Clopidogrel, 21
Benzathine penicillin, 10 Clotrimazole, 22, 35
Benzhexol, 17 Cloxacillin, 10
Benzoic acid, 22 Clozapine, 31
pg. 3
Codeine, 7 Fat emulsion, 34

Colchicine, 7 Fentanyl, 5, 7
Condom, 26 Ferrous, 17
Copper T, 26 Filgrastim, 16, 18
Co-trimoxazole, 11, 13 Finasteride, 16
Cyanocobalamin, 17, 34 Fluconazole, 12
Cyclopentolate, 23, 30 Flucytosine, 12
Cyclophosphamide, 15 Fludarabine, 16
Cycloserine, 12 Flumazenil, 8
Cytarabine, 15 Fluorescein, 23
Fluoromethalone, 29
D Fluoxetine, 31
Fluticasone, 33
Dacarbazine, 15 Folic acid, 17, 34
Dactinomycin, 15 Folinic acid, 17
Dapsone, 13 Fresenius peritoneal dialysis, 30
Darrows, 33 Fresh Dried Plasma, 18
Darunavir, 14 Fresh Frozen Plasma, 18
Desmopressin, 27 Furosemide, 21, 24
Dexamethasone, 7, 16, 17, 26, 29
Diazepam, 5, 8, 32
Diclofenac, 6, 29
G
Digoxin, 20 Gabapentin, 8
Dihydralazine, 19 Ganciclovir, 14
Dihydrocodeine, 7 Gemcitabine, 16
Dinoprostone, 27 Gentamycin, 11, 29
Dobutamine, 21 Gentian violet, 22
Docetaxel, 16 glargine, 27
Dolutegravir, 14 Glibenclamide, 27
Domperidone, 25 Glimepiride, 27
Donepezil, 32 Glucagon, 27
Dopamine, 21 Glucose, 33
Doxazocin, 20 Glycerin, 25
Doxepin, 32 Glyceryltrinitate, 19
Doxorubicin, 16 Glycopyrrolate, 5
Doxycycline, 11 Goserelin, 16
Droperidol, 5, 31 Granisetron, 25
Griseofulvin, 12
E
Efavirenz, 14, 15
H
Enalapril, 20, 21 Haloperidol, 31
Enoxaparin, 17, 18 Heparin, 18
Ephedrine, 21 Hepatitis B, 28
Ergometrine, 30 Homatropine, 23
Erythromycin, 11 Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent, 28
Erythropoietin beta, 17 Hyaluronidase, 5
Escitalopram, 31 Hydralazine, 20, 21
Ethambutol, 11, 12 Hydrochlorothiazide, 19, 24
Ethyl chloride, 5 Hydrocortisone, 7, 16, 22, 26
Etoposide, 16 Hydrogen peroxide, 24
Hydroxychloroquine, 7
F Hydroxyurea, 17
Hyoscine n-butylbromide, 25
Factor IX, 18 Hypertonic, 30
pg. 4
Metformin, 26
I
Methotrexate, 7, 16
Ibandronate, 27 Methyldopa, 20
Ibuprofen, 6, 15 Methylprednisolone, 6, 7
Ifosfamide, 16 Methylsalicylate, 23
Imatinib, 17 Metoclopramide, 25
Imipramine, 31 Metronidazole, 11, 13
Imiquimod, 22 Miconazole, 12
Immunoglobulin, 28 Midazolam, 5
Indapamide, 24 Minoxidil, 20
Indomethacin, 25 Misoprostol, 27
Insulin, 27 Monosulfiram, 23
Ipratropium, 32 Montelukast, 32
Irinotecan, 16 Morphine sulphate, 6, 7
Isoflurane, 5 Multivitamin, 34
Isoniazid, 11, 12 Mupirocin, 22
Isotretinoin, 22
N
K
n-Acetylcysteine, 8
Ketamine, 5 Nalidixic acid, 11
Ketoconazole, 12 Naloxone, 8
Ketoralac, 29 Naproxen, 6
Neomycin, 22, 29
L Neostigmine, 6, 28
Nevirapine, 14
Labetalol, 20
Niclosamide, 9
Lactulose, 25
Nifedipine, 19, 20, 30
Lamivudine, 14
Nimodipine, 21
Lamotrigine, 8, 31, 32
Nitrofurantoin, 11
Leuprolide, 16
Nitrofurazone, 22
Levobunolol, 29
Nitrous oxide, 5
Levofloxacin, 12
Noradrenaline, 19
Lignocaine, 5, 19, 23
Norethisterone, 16, 26, 27
Linezolid, 11
Nystatin, 12
Liothyronine, 27
Lithium carbonate, 32
Loperamide, 25 O
Lorazepam, 32 Obidoxime, 8
L-thyroxine, 27 Oestrogen, 26
Lubricating jelly, 23 Ofloxacin, 29
Olanzapine, 31
M Omeprazole, 24
Ondasetron, 17, 25
Magnesium sulphate, 9, 19
Ortho-phthalaldehyde, 24
Mannitol, 24
Oxaliplatin, 16
Measles, 28
Oxygen, 5, 21
Mebendazole, 9
Oxymetazoline, 35
Media contrast, 23
Oxytocin, 30
Medroxyprogesterone, 26, 27
Medroxyprogesterone acetate, 26
Mefenamic acid, 6 P
Mefloquine, 13 Paclitaxel, 16
Melphalan, 16 Pancuronium, 6, 28
Meropenem, 10 Pantoprazole, 24
Mesna, 17
pg. 5
Para-amino salicylic acid, 12

S
Paracetamol, 6, 15
Paraffin gauze, 23 Salbutamol, 30, 32, 33
Penicillin G, 10 Salicylic acid, 22
Pentamidine, 13 Salmeterol, 33
Penta-valent, 28 Saquinavir, 14
Peritoneal dialysis, 30 Scorpion antivenom, 8, 28
Permethrin, 23 Selenium sulphide, 23
Pethidine, 6, 7 Senna, 23
Phenobarbitone, 9 Sertraline, 31
Phenoxymethyl penicillin, 10 Sevoflurane, 5
Phenytoin, 9 Silver nitrate, 22
Phosphate enema, 25 Silver sulphadiazine, 22
Pilocarpine, 29 Simvastatin, 21
Piperacillin, 10 Sitagliptin, 27
Podophyllin, 22 Sodium bicarbonate, 13, 33
Polio vaccine, 28 Sodium Chloride, 30, 33
Polyethylene glycol, 23 Sodium cromoglycate, 29
Polymixin, 22 Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, 24
Potassium chloride, 33 Sodium hyaluronate, 30
Povidone iodine, 22, 24, 30 Sodium polystyrene sulphonate, 8
Praziquantel, 9 Spirit, 24, 35
Prednisolone, 7, 16, 26, 29, 32 Spirit rectified, 24
Primaquine, 13 Spironolactone, 24
Procaine penicillin, 10 Streptokinase, 18, 21
Prochlorperazine, 25 Streptomycin, 12
Procyclidine, 17 Sulphasalazine, 7, 25
Proguanil, 13 Sulphur, 22
Promethazine, 6, 8, 25 Sumatriptan, 15
Propofol, 5 Suxamethonium, 6, 28
Propranolol, 15, 19, 20, 27
Propylthiouracil, 27 T
Protamine, 8, 18
Tamoxifen, 16
Protein plasma expander, 18
Tears artificial, 30
Pyrazinamide, 11, 12
Telmisartan, 20
Pyridostigmine, 28
Tenofovir, 14, 15
Pyridoxine, 34
Terbenafine, 12
Testosterone, 26
Q Tetanus, 28
Quetiapine, 31 Tetracaine, 29
Quinine, 13 Tetracycline, 29
Thiamine, 34
Thiopentone, 5
R Timolol, 29
Rabies vaccine, 28 Topiramate, 9, 15
Raltegravir, 14 Topotecan, 16
Ranitidine, 25 Total parentral nutrition, 34
Rifampicin, 12 Trace element, 34
Risperidone, 31 Tranexamic acid, 18
Ritonavir, 14 Trastuzumab, 17
Rituximab, 17 Tretinoin, 23
Trifluperazine, 31
Tropicamide, 30
Trypan Blue, 30
pg. 6
Tuberculin, 28
W
Warfarin, 18
U Water, 34
Urea, 23
Y
V Yellow fever, 28
Valproate, 9, 32
Vancomycin, 11
Z
Verapamil, 19, 20
Vigabatrin, 9 Zidovudine, 14
Vinblastine, 16 Zinc sulphate, 26, 29
Vincristine, 16 Zinc undecenoate, 22
Vinorelbine, 16 Zoledronic, 27
Vitamin A, 34 Zolmitriptan, 15
Zuclopenthixol, 31
pg. 7
Changes:
01. BEDL has been changed to BEML

02. Hospital category (was in BEDL) has been changed to Medical Doctor; Clinics category
has been changed to General Nurse
03. Medical Doctors (XMD) or Emergency (XE) has been removed as was in previous version.
Addition/Deletion/Reclassification Process
A request for a new product to be included on the BEML must be supported by scientific
evidence-based data and appropriate references on its advantages and benefits over an
existing product. This list will be revised every two years. However, a form has been
devised and attached so that submissions for changes, inclusion, deletion, etc may be
made on a continuous basis even though the actual printing would be done every two
years. Where the submission originates from the health facility, such submission should
have been approved by the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee at that facility and the
attached form must be filled. (Appendix A).
pg. 8
APPENDIX A
Botswana Essential Medicines List Revision Form
Addition / Deletion/ Change of Class/Level of Facility Form
For Medicines Only

All sections of this FORM must be completed, UNLESS marked with**. All requests must go through the Drugs
and Therapeutics Committee, otherwise the request will not be considered. The form must be completed in
duplicate and the original sent to:
Chief Pharmacist, Botswana Essential Drugs Action Program (BEDAP). Private Bag 00355 Gaborone
Botswana, a copy retained by the DTC Pharmacy.
Tick as appropriately:
Addition Deletion Change of Class
Classl Level of Facility _________________________ _
Name(s) of medication (generic and brand)
Name of manufacturer /Supplier (If relevant).
Desired dosage form: Tablet Capsule Others
Injection Oral liquid

Other (specify): ________________ _
Therapeutic group:
Is the Medicine registered?
Is there a similar acting medication in the Essential Medicines List? Yes: No:
If Yes, State its name:

----------------------
Is it to be replaced? Yes No
Summarize the therapeutic rational for the proposed addition/deletion/change of class in relation to its
therapeutic group'. (Explain advantages of this medication/Medicine or reason for proposal).
Therapeutic Action and Indications for use:
Side Effects, Toxicity, Contraindications and Precautions:
Dosages (Minimum, Maximum, Duration of therapy):
Supporting literature references: (Please attach copy(s) if not commonly available).
Briefly summarize your clinical experience with the Medicine (effect(s)/outcome(s) obtained, dosage
used, most common adverse effects etc):
Name of requesting officer --------------------------------- Designation ---------------------------
Station: --------------------------------
Signature: ------------------------------- Date: ----------------------------------
pg. 9
COST ANALYSIS (HEALTH FACILITY):

A) Unit Cost of requested medication:____________
B) Unit Cost of similar item stocked: ____________
Cost of a course of treatment (COT): ____________
FurA) _______________________________________ _
FurB) ---------------------------
Remarks:
Name & Signature:

Date:
DRUGS & THERAPEUTIC COMMITTEE'S REPOPRT

Recommendations: Approval Rejection
Class / level of use.
Reasons:
Chairperson (DTC) ______________________

Date:
NATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON DRUGS' REPORT

Decision: - Approved Rejected
Deferred
Class / level of use
Reasons (if not approved): _________________________ _
Chairperson (NASCOD)
(Signature) Date ------

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Copyright: Ministry of Health Botswana

Dr. Babe Gaolebale, Palliative Care, PMH

Essential Medicines List

CHAPTER 12.0 CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINES 18

CHAPTER 2.0 ANALGESICS, ANTIPYRETICS, NSAIDs, MEDICINES USED IN GOUT &

2.4 Disease-modifying agents used in rheumatic disorders

CHAPTER 3.0 ANTI-ALLERGICS AND MEDICINES USED IN ANAPHYLAXIS

Adrenaline (1:10 000) injection V X

CHAPTER 4.0 ANTIDOTES, CHELATING AGENTS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES USED

CHAPTER 5.0 ANTI-EPILEPTICS/ ANTICONVULSANTS

CHAPTER 6.0 ANTI-INFECTIVE MEDICINES

Cefotaxime 500 mg powder injection V X

Amoxycillin 125 mg/5mL pwd mixture E X X

6.4.2 Anti-malarial Medicines

6.4.2.1 For curative treatment of Plasmodium falciparum malaria

Acyclovir 200 mg tablet V X

CHAPTER 7.0 ANTI-MIGRAINE MEDICINES

CHAPTER 8.0 ANTI-NEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE MEDICINES

CHAPTER 9.0 ANTI-PARKINSONISM MEDICINES

CHAPTER 10.0 MEDICINES AFFECTING THE BLOOD

CHAPTER 11.0 PLASMA FRACTIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE

CHAPTER 12.0 CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINES

12.4 Medicines used in Heart Failure

12.5 Medicines used in myocardial infarction

Aspirin 125 mg tablet (chewable) V X

CHAPTER 14.0 DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS

CHAPTER 17.0 GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICINES

CHAPTER 18.0 MEDICINES AFFECTING ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

CHAPTER 20.0 MUSCLE RELAXANTS AND CHOLINE-ESTERASE INHIBITORS

CHAPTER 22.0 OXYTOCICS AND ANTI-OXYTOCICS

CHAPTER 23.0 PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS

CHAPTER 24.0 PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC MEDICINES

Quetiapine 200 mg tablet E X

CHAPTER 25.0 ANTI-ASTHMATIC MEDICINES

CHAPTER 26.0 MEDICINES FOR CORRECTING WATER, ELECTROLYTE AND ACID-

Water for injection 10mL ampoule V X X

CHAPTER 27.0 NUTRITION

CHAPTER 28.0 EAR, NOSE AND THROAT (ENT)/OROPHARYNGEAL MEDICINES

Codeine, 7 Fat emulsion, 34

Para-amino salicylic acid, 12

01. BEDL has been changed to BEML

Addition / Deletion/ Change of Class/Level of Facility Form

For Medicines Only

Addition Deletion Change of Class

Classl Level of Facility _________________________ _

Name(s) of medication (generic and brand)

Name of manufacturer /Supplier (If relevant).

Desired dosage form: Tablet Capsule Others

Injection Oral liquid

If Yes, State its name:

Therapeutic Action and Indications for use:

Side Effects, Toxicity, Contraindications and Precautions:

Dosages (Minimum, Maximum, Duration of therapy):

Supporting literature references: (Please attach copy(s) if not commonly available).

COST ANALYSIS (HEALTH FACILITY):

Name & Signature:

DRUGS & THERAPEUTIC COMMITTEE'S REPOPRT

Chairperson (DTC) ______________________

NATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON DRUGS' REPORT

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