Clonidine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Clonidine 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 2 sections.
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Is clonidine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Clonidine 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 clonidine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Clonidine 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
- Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication (Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases)
- Listed forms
- Injection 500mcg/mL; Injection 500mcg/mL; Tablet 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 3
| 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 | 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 clonidine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention clonidine in 2 sections, most often section 2.1.4.8 Anaesthesia > Locoregional Anesthesia (Local Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Peripheral nerve block) > Peripheral Nerve Blocks: (p. 61). See the STG for treatment details.
- 2.1.4.8 Anaesthesia > Locoregional Anesthesia (Local Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Peripheral nerve block) > Peripheral Nerve Blocks:, p. 61
- 20.5 Hypertension, p. 497
Sections that mention Clonidine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- AtropineNEMLIT A, B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Calcium chlorideNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- DexmedetomidineNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Ephedrine injectionNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- EtomidateNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- FlumazenilNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- GlycopyrrolateNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- KetamineNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All injectable medicines and other pre-medication 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.