Hydrogen peroxide in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Hydrogen peroxide 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 hydrogen peroxide available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Hydrogen peroxide 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 hydrogen peroxide on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Hydrogen peroxide 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
- Oral Antiseptics (Medicines Used in Ear, Nose & Throat Diseases)
- Listed forms
- Mouthwash: 3%; Solution 3%; Solution 6%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 30
| 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 hydrogen peroxide in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention hydrogen peroxide in 8 or more sections, most often section 16.18.4 Periodontitis > Periodontal Abscess (p. 413). See the STG for treatment details.
- 16.18.4 Periodontitis > Periodontal Abscess, p. 413
- 16.10.2 Post Extraction Complications > Infected Socket, p. 407
- 16.17.2 Gingival and Periodontal Conditions > Chronic gingivitis, p. 410
- 16.17.3 Gingival and Periodontal Conditions > Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG), p. 410
- 16.18.1 Periodontitis > Periodontitis Levis, p. 412
- 16.18.2 Periodontitis > Periodontitis Gravis, p. 412
- 16.18.5 Periodontitis > Systemic-Related Periodontal Disease, p. 414
- 15.2.4 Trauma of the Pinna > Cerumen Impaction, p. 371
Sections that mention Hydrogen peroxide, 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.