Iron in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Iron is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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 8 or more sections.
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Is iron available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Iron 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 iron on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Iron is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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)
- Category
- Vitamins/Minerals
- Listed forms
- with vitamins and minerals
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 29
| 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 | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is iron in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention iron in 8 or more sections, most often section 24.1.1 Micronutrient Deficiencies > Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) (p. 661). See the STG for treatment details.
- 24.1.1 Micronutrient Deficiencies > Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA), p. 661
- 3.1.1 Anaemia > Iron Deficiency Anaemia, p. 72
- 21.1.8 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > CKD Associated Anaemia, p. 533
- 3.1.4 Anaemia > Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), p. 74
- 24.7.1 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Gastrointestinal Disorders, p. 677
- 25.2.7 Specific poisons > Iron Poisoning, p. 703
- 11.7.1 Antenatal Care > Anemia in Pregnancy, p. 273
- 21.3 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), p. 539
Sections that mention Iron, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)NEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) TabletNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- CalciumNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)NEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Cytidine + UridineNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Ergocalciferol (vitamin D 2)NEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Glucosamine + Chondroitin sulphateNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MultivitaminNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
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.