Cefuroxime in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Cefuroxime 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 5 sections.
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Is cefuroxime available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Cefuroxime 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 cefuroxime on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Cefuroxime 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
- Watch Group Antibiotics (Anti-Infective Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Powder for injection 250 mg, 750 mg, 1.5 g vial; Oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL; Tablet 250 mg, 500 mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 8
| 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 cefuroxime in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention cefuroxime in 5 sections, most often section 21.1.5 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Dialysis (p. 529). See the STG for treatment details.
- 21.1.5 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Dialysis, p. 529
- 9.1.1.2 Respiratory Tract Infections > Pneumonia > Pneumonia in Adults (Community Acquired Pneumonia), p. 202
- 18.12 Closed fractures, p. 459
- 9.5.1 Suppurative Lung Diseases > Bronchiectasis, p. 216
- 15.7.12 Throat Conditions > Subglottic Stenosis, p. 394
Sections that mention Cefuroxime, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- AzithromycinNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CefepimeNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CefiximeNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CefotaximeNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CeftazidimeNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CeftriaxoneNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Ceftriaxone + SulbactamNEMLIT A, D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CiprofloxacinNEMLIT C · 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.