Dexamethasone in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Dexamethasone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A, B and D, 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 8 or more sections.
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Is dexamethasone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Dexamethasone 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 dexamethasone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Dexamethasone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A, B and D, 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), B (health centre), D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes (Hormones and Antihormones)
- Listed forms
- Injection: 4mg/mL in 1mL ampoule (as disodium phosphate salt);; Tablet 0.5mg; 4mg Injection (as sodium phosphate) 10mg/mL Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion: 100 mg (as sodium; Eye Drops: 0.1%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 15
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A (listed) | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | 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 (listed) | 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 dexamethasone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention dexamethasone in 8 or more sections, most often section 4.2.5 Viral Infections > COVID-19 (p. 110). See the STG for treatment details.
- 4.2.5 Viral Infections > COVID-19, p. 110
- 14.1.2 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Cataract, p. 333
- 22.9.3 Haematological Malignancies > Multiple myeloma and Plasmacytoma, p. 620
- 22.9.1.4 Haematological Malignancies > Lymphomas > Hodgkin’s disease (HD), p. 615
- 8.1.3 Infections of the Nervous System > Helminthic infections, p. 173
- 14.2.3 Painful Red Eyes > Uveitis, p. 353
- 14.6.2 Ocular Oncology > Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Conjunctiva, p. 362
- 19.13 Cushing’s Syndrome, p. 484
Sections that mention Dexamethasone, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- FinerenoneNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MethylprednisoloneNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MetyraponeNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PrednisoloneNEMLIT A, D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes 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.