Gliclazide in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Gliclazide 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 3 sections.
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Is gliclazide available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Gliclazide 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 gliclazide on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Gliclazide 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
- Medicines Used for Diabetes and Related Disorders
- Listed forms
- Tablet 40mg; 80mg; 30mg; 60mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 22
| 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 gliclazide in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention gliclazide in 3 sections, most often section 21.1.1 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Diabetic Kidney Disease (p. 524). See the STG for treatment details.
- 21.1.1 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Diabetic Kidney Disease, p. 524
- 19.1.1 Diabetes Mellitus > Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, p. 466
- 19.2.2 Management of Diabetes during Religious Fasting > Management of normal fasting for people treated with oral hypoglycemic agents, p. 472
Sections that mention Gliclazide, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- DapagliflozinNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- GlibenclamideNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- GlimepirideNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- GlucagonNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MetforminNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PhenoxybenzamineNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PioglitazoneNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- SitagliptinNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All medicines used for diabetes and related 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.
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.