Cetirizine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Cetirizine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and C, from level A (dispensary). 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 7 sections.
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Is cetirizine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Cetirizine 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 cetirizine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Cetirizine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and C, from level A (dispensary). At level A it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers, clinical officers and assistant clinical officers.
- Level
- A (dispensary), C (council or district hospital)
- Category
- Anti-allergies and Medicines Used in Anaphylaxis
- Listed forms
- Oral solution: 5mg/5mL Tablet: (hydrochloride) 10mg Eye drops: 0.24%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 5
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A (listed) | 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 (listed) | 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 cetirizine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention cetirizine in 7 sections, most often section 13.5.1 Eczema (Dermatitis) > Atopic Eczema (Dermatitis) (p. 321). See the STG for treatment details.
- 13.5.1 Eczema (Dermatitis) > Atopic Eczema (Dermatitis), p. 321
- 14.2.4.1 Painful Red Eyes > Conjunctivitis > Allergic Conjunctivitis Clinical Presentation, p. 354
- 13.3.1 Parasitic Infestations > Scabies, p. 319
- 13.7.3 Papulosquamous and Lichenoid Disorder > Lichen Planus, p. 324
- 13.12 Pruritic Papular Eruption (PPE), p. 329
- 13.13 Urticaria and Angioedema, p. 329
- 15.6.5 Other Conditions of the Nose > Adenoid Hypertrophy, p. 382
Sections that mention Cetirizine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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- BetahistineNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- BilastineNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- ChlorpheniramineNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- DesloratadineNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Epinephrine (Adrenaline)NEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- LoratadineNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PromethazineNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All anti-allergies and medicines used in anaphylaxis 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.