Ephedrine injection in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Ephedrine injection is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). 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 ephedrine injection available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Ephedrine injection 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 ephedrine injection on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Ephedrine injection is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). At level B it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.

Level
B (health centre)
Category
Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication (Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases)
Listed forms
Injection 30mg/mL; Nasal drops 0.5% and 1%
Page
NEMLIT, p. 3
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
ADispensarySpecialist, 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
CCouncil 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 ephedrine injection in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention ephedrine injection in 8 or more sections, most often section 15.6.5 Other Conditions of the Nose > Adenoid Hypertrophy (p. 382). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 15.6.5 Other Conditions of the Nose > Adenoid Hypertrophy, p. 382
  • 2.1.5.2 Anaesthesia > Management of Anesthesia Complications > Anesthesia related Acute hypotension:, p. 62
  • 2.1.5.3 Anaesthesia > Management of Anesthesia Complications > High spinal or total spinal anesthesia:, p. 62
  • 4.2.7 Viral Infections > Influenza, p. 114
  • 15.2.7.4 Trauma of the Pinna > Otitis Media (Acute or Chronic) > Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue Ear), p. 373
  • 15.4.1 Nose/Paranasal Sinuses Conditions > Acute Rhinitis, p. 378
  • 15.4.2 Nose/Paranasal Sinuses Conditions > Acute Non-Allergic Rhinitis, p. 378
  • 15.4.3 Nose/Paranasal Sinuses Conditions > Allergic Rhinitis, p. 378

Sections that mention Ephedrine injection, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All injectable medicines and other pre-medication 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.

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