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

Escitalopram is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). 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 escitalopram available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Escitalopram 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 escitalopram on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Escitalopram is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). At level S it may be prescribed by specialists.

Level
S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
Category
Medicines used in Depressive disorders (Psychotherapeutic and Related Medicines)
Listed forms
Tablet: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Page
NEMLIT, p. 27
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
BHealth 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
S (listed)Zonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

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

Where is escitalopram in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention escitalopram in 8 or more sections, most often section 23.6 Schizoaffective Disorder (p. 636). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 23.6 Schizoaffective Disorder, p. 636
  • 23.8 Bipolar Mood Disorders, p. 637
  • 23.9 Major Depressive Disorder, p. 639
  • 23.11 Generalized Anxiety Disorder, p. 641
  • 3.12 Panic Disorder, p. 641
  • 23.13 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, p. 642
  • 23.14 Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, p. 642
  • 23.16.1 Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Epilepsy > Depressive symptoms/signs in patients with epilepsy;, p. 650

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

Related medicines

All medicines used in depressive disorders 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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