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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Ampicillin + Cloxacillin covered by NHIS?

Yes. Ampicillin + Cloxacillin is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 3 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list3 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

3
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-06-07Neonatal DropsAmpicillin 60mg + Cloxacillin 30mg/0.6mls8mls
NHIS-06-07-16Neonatal injectionAmpicillin 50mg + cloxacillin 25 mgAmp.
NHIS-06-07-17InjectionAmpicillin 250mg+Cloxacillin 250mg per vial (sodium salt of each)Amp.
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Ampicillin + Cloxacillin. Whether yours does, and at which facility, depends on your plan and your HMO. Check the accredited HMO register or ask your provider, and see official NHIA procedure tariffs for what treatments are reimbursed at. This page is a register record, not medical advice.

Source: NHIA medicines benefit list · fetched Aug 2026.