Haloperidol in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Haloperidol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). 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 haloperidol available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Haloperidol 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 haloperidol on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Haloperidol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). At level B it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.
- Level
- B (health centre)
- Category
- Medicines for Other Common Symptoms in Palliative Care (Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care)
- Listed forms
- Injection: 5mg/1mL ampoule; Tablet 5mg; Injection: 5mg/mL in 1mL ampoule; Tablet 1.5mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 5
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | 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 haloperidol in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention haloperidol in 8 or more sections, most often section 23.3 Schizophrenia (p. 633). See the STG for treatment details.
- 23.3 Schizophrenia, p. 633
- 23.15.3.1 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Withdrawal > Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Delirium Tremens), p. 646
- 4.2.3 Viral Infections > Rabies, p. 107
- 23.1 Aggressive Disruptive Behaviors in Adults, p. 631
- 23.2 Delirium, p. 632
- 23.15.2.3 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Induced Disorder > Stimulant Intoxication, p. 646
- 1.10 Approach to Altered Mental Status, p. 41
- 20.13 Acute Rheumatic Fever, p. 511
Sections that mention Haloperidol, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- AmitriptylineNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- HydrocortisoneNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- ImipramineNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- LoperamideNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care 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.