Buprenorphine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Buprenorphine 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 3 sections.
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Is buprenorphine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Buprenorphine 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 buprenorphine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Buprenorphine 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
- Medicines Used for Disorders due to Psychoactive Substance use (Psychotherapeutic and Related Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Sublingual Tablets: 2 mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 27
| 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 buprenorphine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention buprenorphine in 3 sections, most often section 25.2.9 Specific poisons > Opioid Poisoning (p. 704). See the STG for treatment details.
- 25.2.9 Specific poisons > Opioid Poisoning, p. 704
- 23.15.1.2 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Use Disorder > Opioid Use Disorder, p. 644
- 23.15.3.1 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Withdrawal > Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Delirium Tremens), p. 646
Sections that mention Buprenorphine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- BupropionNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- NaltrexoneNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All medicines used for disorders due to psychoactive substance use 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.