Cefalexin in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Cefalexin 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 6 sections.
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Is cefalexin available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Cefalexin 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 cefalexin on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Cefalexin 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
- Access Group Antibiotics (Anti-Infective Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Capsule 250mg (as monohydrate); Powder for reconstitution 125/5mi; 250mg/mL
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 7
| 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 cefalexin in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention cefalexin in 6 sections, most often section 21.2 Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter-Related Infections (p. 538). See the STG for treatment details.
- 21.2 Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter-Related Infections, p. 538
- 21.10 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), p. 556
- 13.1.1 Bacterial Skin Infection > Impetigo, p. 314
- 13.1.4 Bacterial Skin Infection > Abscess, p. 315
- 13.1.5 Bacterial Skin Infection > Erysipelas and Cellulitis, p. 315
- 13.1.6 Bacterial Skin Infection > Paronychia, p. 316
Sections that mention Cefalexin, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- AmoxicillinNEMLIT A, B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acidNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- AmpicillinNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Ampicillin + cloxacillinNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Ampicillin + SulbactamNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Benzathine benzylpenicillinNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- BenzylpenicillinNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CefazolinNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
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.