Darunavir in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Darunavir 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 6 sections.
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Is darunavir available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Darunavir 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 darunavir on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Darunavir 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
- Protease Inhibitors (Anti-Infective Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Tablet 75mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 10
| 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 darunavir in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention darunavir in 6 sections, most often section 6.5.2 Changing ART in Children Under 15 Years > Third-Line ARV regimens in children under 15 years and adolescents (p. 150). See the STG for treatment details.
- 6.5.2 Changing ART in Children Under 15 Years > Third-Line ARV regimens in children under 15 years and adolescents, p. 150
- 6.1.8 Management of Adult and Adolescent Living with HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy > Second-line ART in Adults and Adolescents, p. 137
- 6.1.9 Management of Adult and Adolescent Living with HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy > Third-line Antiretroviral Therapy, p. 138
- 6.1.13 Management of Adult and Adolescent Living with HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy > Switching to Third-Line ART Regimens, p. 139
- 6.3 Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS), p. 145
- 6.6.2 HIV Prevention > Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), p. 158
Sections that mention Darunavir, 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.