Benzoyl peroxide in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Benzoyl peroxide is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level A (dispensary). 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 2 sections.

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Is benzoyl peroxide available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Benzoyl peroxide 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 benzoyl peroxide on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Benzoyl peroxide is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level A (dispensary). At level A it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers, clinical officers and assistant clinical officers.

Level
A (dispensary)
Category
Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation (Dermatological Medicines)
Listed forms
Gel 2.5%, 5% and 10%
Page
NEMLIT, p. 21
Who may prescribe at each NEMLIT level (STG/NEMLIT 7th edition, Part I, Table 1). Levels listed for this medicine are highlighted.
LevelFacilityWho may prescribe
A (listed)DispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
BHealth centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
SZonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.

Where is benzoyl peroxide in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention benzoyl peroxide in 2 sections, most often section 13.8 Acne (p. 325). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 13.8 Acne, p. 325
  • 13.4.4 Viral Infections > Molluscum Contagiosum, p. 321

Sections that mention Benzoyl peroxide, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation on the NEMLIT

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.

For licensed prescribers and pharmacists. Not medical advice. Check the Standard Treatment Guidelines before prescribing.