Diphtheria antitoxin in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Diphtheria antitoxin 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 1 section.
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Is diphtheria antitoxin available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Diphtheria antitoxin 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 diphtheria antitoxin on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Diphtheria antitoxin 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
- Sera and Immunoglobulins (Immunological agents)
- Listed forms
- Injection: 10,000 IU; 20,000 IU vial
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 23
| 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 diphtheria antitoxin in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention diphtheria antitoxin in 1 section, most often section 9.2.2 Other Respiratory Infections > Laryngeal Diphtheria (p. 205). See the STG for treatment details.
- 9.2.2 Other Respiratory Infections > Laryngeal Diphtheria, p. 205
Sections that mention Diphtheria antitoxin, 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.