Cholestyramine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Cholestyramine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and S, 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 4 sections.
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Is cholestyramine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Cholestyramine 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 cholestyramine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Cholestyramine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and S, 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), S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
- Category
- Drugs affecting Intestinal Secretion and Antispasmodics (Gastro-Intestinal Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Powder 4g per Sachet Tablet 10mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 22
| 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 | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S (listed) | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is cholestyramine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention cholestyramine in 4 sections, most often section 10.5.5 Disorders of The Liver and Biliary Tract > Biliary Tract Diseases (p. 257). See the STG for treatment details.
- 10.5.5 Disorders of The Liver and Biliary Tract > Biliary Tract Diseases, p. 257
- 10.5.5.2 Disorders of The Liver and Biliary Tract > Biliary Tract Diseases > Choledocholithiasis, p. 259
- 24.7.1 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Gastrointestinal Disorders, p. 677
- 25.2.4 Specific poisons > Organophosphorus and Carbamate Compounds Poisoning, p. 699
Sections that mention Cholestyramine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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All drugs affecting intestinal secretion and antispasmodics 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.