Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district 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 7 sections.

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Is cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 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 cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). At level C it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical officers.

Level
C (council or district hospital)
Category
Vitamins/Minerals
Listed forms
Tablet 400 IU, 800 IU, 1000 IU, 2000 IU, 50,000 IU
Page
NEMLIT, p. 29
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
BHealth centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
C (listed)Council 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 cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) in 7 sections, most often section 24.7.6 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Neurological Diseases and Disorders (p. 685). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 24.7.6 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Neurological Diseases and Disorders, p. 685
  • 17.3.2 Metabolic Bone Diseases > Hypocholecalciferolemia (Vitamin D Deficiency), p. 442
  • 21.1.9 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Management in CKD, p. 535
  • 1.20.4 Electrolyte disturbances > Hypocalcemia, p. 57
  • 4.2.5 Viral Infections > COVID-19, p. 110
  • 24.1.1 Micronutrient Deficiencies > Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA), p. 661
  • 24.7.2 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Hepatic Disorders, p. 680

Sections that mention Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All vitamins/minerals 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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