Ceftriaxone in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Ceftriaxone 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 ceftriaxone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Ceftriaxone 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 ceftriaxone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Ceftriaxone 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
Watch Group Antibiotics (Anti-Infective Medicines)
Listed forms
Injection 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g vial (Level A for STI only)
Page
NEMLIT, p. 8
Who may prescribe at each NEMLIT level (STG/NEMLIT 7th edition, Part I, Table 1). Levels listed for this medicine are highlighted.
LevelFacilityWho may prescribe
ADispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
B (listed)Health centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
SZonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.

Where is ceftriaxone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention ceftriaxone in 8 or more sections, most often section 12.20 STI/RTI flow charts (p. 301). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 12.20 STI/RTI flow charts, p. 301
  • 8.1.1.1 Infections of the Nervous System > Bacterial infections > Bacterial Meningitis, p. 169
  • 14.2.4.4 Painful Red Eyes > Conjunctivitis > Ophthalmia Neonatorum/Neonatal Conjunctivitis, p. 356
  • 12.3 Gonorrhea, p. 294
  • 18.13 Open Fracture, p. 461
  • 20.12 Infective Endocarditis (IE), p. 509
  • 1.14 Approach to Shock, p. 45
  • 1.15 Sepsis and Septic Shock, p. 46

Sections that mention Ceftriaxone, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All watch group antibiotics 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.

For licensed prescribers and pharmacists. Not medical advice. Check the Standard Treatment Guidelines before prescribing.