Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral 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 5 sections.
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Is fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) 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 fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral hospital). At level D it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers and dental officers.
- Level
- D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Blood and Blood Components (Blood Products of Human Origin and Plasma Substitute)
- Listed forms
- Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) Bags
- 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 | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D (listed) | 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 fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) in 5 sections, most often section 3.4 Blood Transfusion (p. 82). See the STG for treatment details.
- 3.4 Blood Transfusion, p. 82
- 3.2.1.1 Bleeding Disorders > Hereditary Bleeding Disorders > Haemophilia, p. 78
- 3.2.3.1 Bleeding Disorders > Acquired Bleeding Disorders/Platelet Disorders > Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), p. 80
- 8.2.1 Initial Management of Stroke > Management of Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke, p. 175
- 11.3.2 Antepartum Hemorrhage > Placental Abruption, p. 269
Sections that mention Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), 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.