Hydrocortisone in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Hydrocortisone 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 8 or more sections.
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Is hydrocortisone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Hydrocortisone 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 hydrocortisone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Hydrocortisone 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 for Other Common Symptoms in Palliative Care (Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care)
- Listed forms
- Powder for injection (as sodium succinate) 100mg in vial; Hydrocortisone Cream or ointment: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 5
| 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 hydrocortisone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention hydrocortisone in 8 or more sections, most often section 3.4 Blood Transfusion (p. 82). See the STG for treatment details.
- 3.4 Blood Transfusion, p. 82
- 13.5.1 Eczema (Dermatitis) > Atopic Eczema (Dermatitis), p. 321
- 19.16 Pheochromocytoma, p. 486
- 1.11 Anaphylaxis, p. 42
- 1.15 Sepsis and Septic Shock, p. 46
- 1.20.3 Electrolyte disturbances > Hyperkalemia, p. 56
- 3.5 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, p. 84
- 9.4.1.2 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Asthma > Management of Acute Asthma, p. 213
Sections that mention Hydrocortisone, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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- AmitriptylineNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- HaloperidolNEMLIT B · 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.