Cough syrup in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Cough syrup is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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 8 or more sections.
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Is cough syrup available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Cough syrup 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 cough syrup on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Cough syrup is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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)
- Category
- Cough Preparations (Medicines Acting on Respiratory Tract)
- Listed forms
- Containing mucolytics/ expectorants/Antitussive
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 28
| 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 | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is cough syrup in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention cough syrup in 8 or more sections, most often section 1.6 Cough (p. 38). See the STG for treatment details.
- 1.6 Cough, p. 38
- 7.3 Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (DR-TB), p. 163
- 4.2.7 Viral Infections > Influenza, p. 114
- 4.2.5 Viral Infections > COVID-19, p. 110
- 9.2.3 Other Respiratory Infections > Whooping Cough, p. 206
- 9.3 Aspiration Syndromes, p. 208
- 9.4.2 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), p. 214
- 4.2.2 Viral Infections > Measles (Rubeola), p. 107
Sections that mention Cough syrup, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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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.