Lactulose in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Lactulose 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 7 sections.
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Is lactulose available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Lactulose 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 lactulose on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Lactulose 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
- Cathartics (Gastro-Intestinal Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Solution 3.1 - 3.7g/5mL, 200mL bottle
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 22
| 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 lactulose in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention lactulose in 7 sections, most often section 8.2.2 Initial Management of Stroke > Initial Management of Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage from Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm (p. 176). See the STG for treatment details.
- 8.2.2 Initial Management of Stroke > Initial Management of Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage from Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm, p. 176
- 10.3.4 Diseases of the Intestine > Irritable bowel syndrome, p. 241
- 10.3.9 Diseases of the Intestine > Anal Fissures, p. 243
- 10.5.4.4 Disorders of The Liver and Biliary Tract > Portal Hypertension > Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE), p. 256
- 21.1.7 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Hyperkalaemia, p. 532
- 24.7.1 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Gastrointestinal Disorders, p. 677
- 24.7.2 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Hepatic Disorders, p. 680
Sections that mention Lactulose, 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.