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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Artemether + Lumefantrine covered by NHIS?

Yes. Artemether + Lumefantrine is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 5 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list5 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

5
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-06-05-04Tablet/caps/soft Gel/Others20mg/120mgTab x 24s
NHIS-06-05-05Tablet/caps/soft Gel/Others80mg/480mg-
NHIS-06-05-06Paediatric Dispersible--
NHIS-06-05-07Suspension180mg/1080mg60mls
NHIS-06-05-08Suppository20mg/120mgx 6s
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Artemether + Lumefantrine. 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.