Calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral 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 2 sections.
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Is calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) 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 disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral hospital). At level D it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers and dental officers.
- Level
- D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Antidotes (Specific) (Antidotes and Other Substances Used in Poisonings)
- Listed forms
- Injection: 200 mg/mL
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 6
| 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 (listed) | 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 calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) in 2 sections, most often section 16.4 Endodontic treatment/ root canal treatment (p. 403). See the STG for treatment details.
- 16.4 Endodontic treatment/ root canal treatment, p. 403
- 25.2.10.1 Specific poisons > Heavy Metal Poisoning > Lead Poisoning, p. 706
Sections that mention Calcium disodium EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid), 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.