Calcium Acetate in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Calcium Acetate 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 1 section.
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Is calcium Acetate available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Calcium Acetate 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 calcium Acetate on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Calcium Acetate 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
- Phosphate Binders
- Listed forms
- Oral Capsules: 667 mg (provides 169 mg of elemental calcium) Oral Tablets: 667 mg Oral Solution: 667 mg/5 mL (provides 169 mg of elemental calcium per 5 mL
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 29
| 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 calcium Acetate in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention calcium Acetate in 1 section, most often section 21.1.8 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Mineral Bone Disease (MBD) (p. 534). See the STG for treatment details.
- 21.1.8 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Mineral Bone Disease (MBD), p. 534
Sections that mention Calcium Acetate, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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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.