Glyceryl trinitrate in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Glyceryl trinitrate is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels C and S, from 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 4 sections.
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Is glyceryl trinitrate available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Glyceryl trinitrate 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 glyceryl trinitrate on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Glyceryl trinitrate is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels C and S, from 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), S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
- Category
- Antianginal Medicines (Cardiovascular Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Spray (sublingual): 400 micrograms/metered dose Tablet (sublingual): 300 micrograms; 400 micrograms; 500 micrograms; 600 micrograms Extended-Release Capsules: 2.5 mg; 6.5 mg; 9 mg Injectable Concentrate: 5 mg/mL
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 18
| 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 (listed) | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is glyceryl trinitrate in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention glyceryl trinitrate in 4 sections, most often section 20.4.2 Acute Coronary Syndrome > Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (p. 494). See the STG for treatment details.
- 20.4.2 Acute Coronary Syndrome > Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI), p. 494
- 20.4.3 Acute Coronary Syndrome > ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), p. 495
- 20.5 Hypertension, p. 497
- 20.8 Hypertensive Emergency, p. 503
Sections that mention Glyceryl trinitrate, 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.