Dextrose 5% in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Dextrose 5% is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A, B and C, 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 dextrose 5% available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Dextrose 5% 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 dextrose 5% on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Dextrose 5% is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A, B and C, 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), C (council or district hospital)
Category
Solutions, Correcting Water Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances
Listed forms
Dextrose 5%; 500mL, 1000mL; Dextrose 10%; 500mL; Dextrose 25%, 50mL, 100mL; Dextrose 50%; 50mL, 100mL
Page
NEMLIT, p. 28
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
A (listed)DispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
B (listed)Health centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
C (listed)Council or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
SZonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

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

Where is dextrose 5% in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention dextrose 5% in 8 or more sections, most often section 5.2.5 Symptomatic Malaria Case > Severe Malaria (p. 129). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 5.2.5 Symptomatic Malaria Case > Severe Malaria, p. 129
  • 25.2.5 Specific poisons > Paracetamol Poisoning, p. 701
  • 2.3 Fluid therapy, p. 67
  • 19.6 Hypoglycemia, p. 475
  • 1.3 Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, p. 35
  • 1.20.3 Electrolyte disturbances > Hyperkalemia, p. 56
  • 2.1.4.5 Anaesthesia > Locoregional Anesthesia (Local Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Peripheral nerve block) > Spinal (Sub-arachnoid Block-SAB) Anesthesia;, p. 60
  • 2.1.6.1 Anaesthesia > Anesthesia in Special Conditions > Anesthesia in Diabetic Patient, p. 63

Sections that mention Dextrose 5%, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All solutions, correcting water electrolyte and acid-base disturbances 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.

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For licensed prescribers and pharmacists. Not medical advice. Check the Standard Treatment Guidelines before prescribing.