Heparin in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Heparin is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). 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 heparin available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Heparin 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 heparin on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Heparin is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). At level S it may be prescribed by specialists.

Level
S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
Category
Medicines Affecting Coagulation (Medicines Affecting the Blood)
Listed forms
Gel: 500I.U/gm, 1000 I.U/gm
Page
NEMLIT, p. 17
Who may prescribe at each NEMLIT level (STG/NEMLIT 7th edition, Part I, Table 1). Levels listed for this medicine are highlighted.
LevelFacilityWho may prescribe
ADispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
BHealth centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
S (listed)Zonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.

Where is heparin in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention heparin in 8 or more sections, most often section 3.3.1 Coagulation Disorders > Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (p. 82). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 3.3.1 Coagulation Disorders > Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), p. 82
  • 20.10 Chronic Heart Failure, p. 506
  • 2.1.4.7 Anaesthesia > Locoregional Anesthesia (Local Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Peripheral nerve block) > Anticoagulants and Neuraxial Anesthesia:, p. 61
  • 3.2.3.3 Bleeding Disorders > Acquired Bleeding Disorders/Platelet Disorders > Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), p. 81
  • 18.12 Closed fractures, p. 459
  • 20.9.2 Heart Failure > Acute Heart Failure (AHF) or Decompensated Acute Heart Failure (ADHF), p. 504
  • 11.7.5 Antenatal Care > Eclampsia, p. 276
  • 11.7.7 Antenatal Care > Deep Vein Thrombosis in Pregnancy, p. 278

Sections that mention Heparin, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All medicines affecting coagulation 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.

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