Acetylcysteine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Acetylcysteine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). It is not on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet, so we show no brands or prices for it. The Standard Treatment Guidelines mention it in 5 sections.
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Is acetylcysteine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Acetylcysteine is not in the DukaDawa network catalogue, so we have no brands, prices or stock for it.
Prescribers can still write it on a DukadawaRx prescription, and we show it here as soon as a network pharmacy lists it.
Is acetylcysteine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Acetylcysteine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). At level C it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical officers.
- Level
- C (council or district hospital)
- Category
- Antidotes (Specific) (Antidotes and Other Substances Used in Poisonings)
- Listed forms
- Injection: 200mg/mL in 10mL ampoules
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 6
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B | Health centre | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer |
| C (listed) | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is acetylcysteine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention acetylcysteine in 5 sections, most often section 25.2.5 Specific poisons > Paracetamol Poisoning (p. 701). See the STG for treatment details.
- 25.2.5 Specific poisons > Paracetamol Poisoning, p. 701
- 9.4.2 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), p. 214
- 9.5.1 Suppurative Lung Diseases > Bronchiectasis, p. 216
- 9.4.3 Obstructive Lung Diseases > COPD Exacerbations, p. 215
- 25.2.4 Specific poisons > Organophosphorus and Carbamate Compounds Poisoning, p. 699
Sections that mention Acetylcysteine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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- DimercaprolNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Magnesium oxideNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Magnesium sulfateNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MethionineNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Methylene blueNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
Sources
- Standard Treatment Guidelines and National Essential Medicines List (STG/NEMLIT), 7th edition, 2026, Ministry of Health, United Republic of Tanzania
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STG positions are section numbers and printed page numbers only.
This page supports licensed prescribers and pharmacists. It is not medical advice and does not replace the Standard Treatment Guidelines, the product information or professional judgement. Prices and stock change often: confirm with the pharmacy.