Methylprednisolone in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Methylprednisolone 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 8 or more sections.
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Is methylprednisolone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Methylprednisolone 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 methylprednisolone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Methylprednisolone 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
- Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes (Hormones and Antihormones)
- Listed forms
- 1000 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection/infusion; Tablet 4mg; 8mg;; Injection 40mg/mL
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 15
| 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 methylprednisolone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention methylprednisolone in 8 or more sections, most often section 21.4.2 Glomerular Diseases (GD) > Nephrotic syndrome (p. 541). See the STG for treatment details.
- 21.4.2 Glomerular Diseases (GD) > Nephrotic syndrome, p. 541
- 21.5.3.3 Kidney Transplantation > Transplant Recipient > Other Induction Medicines, p. 548
- 21.5.4 Kidney Transplantation > Acute Kidney Graft Rejection, p. 550
- 26.4.3 Managing Systemic Vasculitis > Small Vessel Vasculitis (SVV), p. 727
- 1.11 Anaphylaxis, p. 42
- 3.1.6 Anaemia > Aplastic Anaemia (Bone Marrow Failure), p. 77
- 3.5 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, p. 84
- 8.2.3 Initial Management of Stroke > Initial management of Acute Ischemic Stroke, p. 178
Sections that mention Methylprednisolone, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- DexamethasoneNEMLIT A, B, D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- FinerenoneNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MetyraponeNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PrednisoloneNEMLIT A, D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes 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.