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

Betamethasone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels C and D, from 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 8 or more sections.

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Is betamethasone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Betamethasone 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 betamethasone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Betamethasone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels C and D, from 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), D (regional referral hospital)
Category
Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pruritic Medicines (Dermatological Medicines)
Listed forms
Injection 4mg/mL; cream or ointment: 0.1% (as valerate); Eye drops; 0.1%
Page
NEMLIT, p. 20
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
ADispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
BHealth centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
C (listed)Council or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
D (listed)Regional 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 betamethasone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention betamethasone in 8 or more sections, most often section 13.5.1 Eczema (Dermatitis) > Atopic Eczema (Dermatitis) (p. 321). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 13.5.1 Eczema (Dermatitis) > Atopic Eczema (Dermatitis), p. 321
  • 13.7.1 Papulosquamous and Lichenoid Disorder > Psoriasis, p. 324
  • 3.5 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, p. 84
  • 13.1.6 Bacterial Skin Infection > Paronychia, p. 316
  • 13.3.1 Parasitic Infestations > Scabies, p. 319
  • 13.5.2 Eczema (Dermatitis) > Contact Eczema (Dermatitis), p. 323
  • 13.5.3 Eczema (Dermatitis) > Seborrheic Eczema (Dermatitis), p. 323
  • 13.7.2 Papulosquamous and Lichenoid Disorder > Pityriasis Rosea, p. 324

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

Related medicines

All anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic medicines 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.

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