2011 List of Medicines Needed For the People's Pharmacy

All medicines must be received in Nicaragua at least one year before their expiration date.

All medicines must be in original sealed bottles.

Over the Counter Medicines:

• ibuprofren (all strengths)
• acetaminophen (all strengths)
• ointments & creams
• anti-fungal
• hydrocortisone
• antibiotic
  
• naproxen sodium
• anti-acids
• gastritis medicine
• famotidine
• ranitidine
• omeprazole (Prilosec)
• anti-histamines
• diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• loratidine (Claritin)
• cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• cold remedies for children
• guaifenesin (mucous relief tablets)
• phenylephrine 25mg
• condoms

• prenatal vitamins
• infant & children's vitamins (no gummies, please)
• adult vitamins
• folic acid
• iron
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• zinc
• vitamins A, B-12, B-complex, E

• esomeprazole(Nexium)
• antibiotics
• hypertensive meds (especially propranol 5, 10, 20 mg; HCTZ 25mg; Enalapril 5, 10, 20mg; metoprolol 100mg)
• anti-inflammatories (including prednisone 5, 10, 20 mg)
• diabetes meds (especially glibenclamide and metformin HCl 500mg)
• Cipro, Levaquin, Zithromax
• Rocephin injections
• Glipizide 5mg
• antibiotic ear & eye drops
• children's antibiotics (especially samples that need no refrigeration)

Critical Needs:

• cortizone inhalers

• composite (color A2, A3, A3-5, B1)
• adhesive
• phosphoric acid etchant
• dental amalgam (capsule)
• sealant
• glasss ionomer
• topical anesthetic gel
• anesthetic (lidocaine 2%)
• disposable dental needles (short, long)
• gauze 2x2
• examination gloves (size small)
• carbide rolls
• cotton rolls
• saliva ejectors (disposable with fixed tip)
• napkins
• prophy paste
• ultrasonic instrument for cleaning
• toothbrushes, toothpastes, oral care rinse, dental floss
• supplies for whitening
• x-ray film (dental film size 1)

• eyeglasses
• autoclaves
• digital thermometers in degrees Celcius
• PDRs (2010) or Palm Pilot with drug information download
• laboratory supplies
• otoscopes (with cords & battery-powered)
• doppler
• blood pressure cuffs

• pregnancy tests
• uristix
• glass slides
• bacteriological culture oven
• microscope for reading wet slides