Etamsylate in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Etamsylate is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). 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 etamsylate available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Etamsylate 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 etamsylate on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Etamsylate is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). At level C it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical officers.
- Level
- C (council or district hospital)
- Category
- Medicines Affecting Coagulation (Medicines Affecting the Blood)
- Listed forms
- Tablet: 500mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 17
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | 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 (listed) | 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 etamsylate in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention etamsylate in 1 section, most often section 3.2.2 Bleeding Disorders > Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) (p. 80). See the STG for treatment details.
- 3.2.2 Bleeding Disorders > Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), p. 80
Sections that mention Etamsylate, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- ApixabanNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- HeparinNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Low molecular Weight HeparinNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1)NEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Protamine sulfateNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- RivaroxabanNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Tranexamic acidNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Unfractionated HeparinNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
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.