Levothyroxine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Levothyroxine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral 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 2 sections.
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Is levothyroxine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Levothyroxine 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 levothyroxine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Levothyroxine is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral hospital). At level D it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers and dental officers.
- Level
- D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Thyroid, Parathyroid Hormones and Antagonists (Hormones and Antihormones)
- Listed forms
- Tablet: 0.05g (sodium salt)
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 16
| 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 | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D (listed) | 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 levothyroxine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention levothyroxine in 2 sections, most often section 19.12.1 Thyroid Disorders > Hypothyroidism (p. 481). See the STG for treatment details.
- 19.12.1 Thyroid Disorders > Hypothyroidism, p. 481
- 22.5.8 Head and Neck Cancers > Thyroid Carcinoma, p. 592
Sections that mention Levothyroxine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- CarbimazoleNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Iodized oilNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Potassium IodideNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PropylthiouracilNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All thyroid, parathyroid hormones and antagonists 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.