Caffeine Citrate in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Caffeine Citrate is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). 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 caffeine Citrate available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Caffeine Citrate 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 caffeine Citrate on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Caffeine Citrate is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). At level B it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.
- Level
- B (health centre)
- Category
- Medicines administered to the Neonates
- Listed forms
- Injection: 20 mg/mL
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 31
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | 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 | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is caffeine Citrate in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention caffeine Citrate in 8 or more sections, most often section 24.7.1 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Gastrointestinal Disorders (p. 677). See the STG for treatment details.
- 24.7.1 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Gastrointestinal Disorders, p. 677
- 10.2.2.1 Disorders of Gastrointestinal Tract > Ulcer Related Conditions > Non-ulcer Dyspepsia (Functional Dyspepsia, Indigestion), p. 235
- 24.7.2 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Hepatic Disorders, p. 680
- 27.4 Care of a low-birth-weight Neonate, p. 736
- 8.9.2 Headache Disorders > Migraine, p. 192
- 8.12.1 Common Sleep Disorders > Insomnia, p. 198
- 23.23.1 Sleep-Wake Disorders > Insomnia, p. 657
- 24.7.4 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Cardiovascular Diseases, p. 681
Sections that mention Caffeine Citrate, 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.