Albumin in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Albumin is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). 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 8 or more sections.
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Is albumin available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Albumin 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 albumin on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Albumin is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). At level S it may be prescribed by specialists.
- Level
- S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
- Category
- Plasma Substitutes (Blood Products of Human Origin and Plasma Substitute)
- Listed forms
- Solution for intravenous infusion: 5%; 20%, 25%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 18
| 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 | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S (listed) | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is albumin in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention albumin in 8 or more sections, most often section 21.1 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) (p. 522). See the STG for treatment details.
- 21.1 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD), p. 522
- 21.1.3.1 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Fluid overload > Refractory Fluid Overload, p. 528
- 24.7.6 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Neurological Diseases and Disorders, p. 685
- 10.5.4.1 Disorders of The Liver and Biliary Tract > Portal Hypertension > Ascites, p. 255
- 19.1.1 Diabetes Mellitus > Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, p. 466
- 21.1.8 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Mineral Bone Disease (MBD), p. 534
- 22.6.2 Gastrointestinal Malignancies > Pancreatic cancer, p. 596
- 22.6.4 Gastrointestinal Malignancies > Hepatocellular Carcinoma, p. 600
Sections that mention Albumin, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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.