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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Morphine covered by NHIS?

Yes. Morphine 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-01-02-06Injection (Sulphate or10 mg/ml, 15mg/ml in 1ml ampoulesAmp
NHIS-01-02-07Injection (Sulphate or25mg, (Hydrochloride)Amp
NHIS-02-01-01Injection10mg (SO4 or HC1) in 1ml AmpouleAmp.
NHIS-02-01-02Injection15mg (SO4 or HC1) in 1ml AmpouleAmp.
NHIS-02-01-03Tablet30mgTab.
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Morphine. 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.