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

Cilostazol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). 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 1 section.

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Is cilostazol available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Cilostazol 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 cilostazol on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Cilostazol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). At level S it may be prescribed by specialists.

Level
S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
Category
Anti- Platelet Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines)
Listed forms
Tablet: 50 mg; 100 mg
Page
NEMLIT, p. 20
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
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
S (listed)Zonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

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

Where is cilostazol in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention cilostazol in 1 section, most often section 20.17.3 Aortic diseases and peripheral arterial diseases > Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (p. 519). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 20.17.3 Aortic diseases and peripheral arterial diseases > Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), p. 519

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

All anti- platelet medicines 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.