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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Promethazine covered by NHIS?

Yes. Promethazine is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 9 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list9 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

9
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-01-02-08Tablets5mgTab.
NHIS-01-02-09Syrup25mg/ml (HC1) in 1 ml60mls
NHIS-01-02-10Injection2ml AmpouleAmp
NHIS-03-01-10Tablets25mg, (Hydrochloride)Tab.
NHIS-03-01-11Syrup5mg/5ml60mls
NHIS-03-01-12Injection25mg/ml (HC1) in 1 ml and 2ml AmpouleAmp.
NHIS-16-02-08Tablet10 and 25 mg (HCL)Tab.
NHIS-16-02-09Syrup5mg/5ml (HCL)60mls
NHIS-16-02-10Injection25mg/ml (HCL) in 2ml AmpoulesAmp.
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

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