Metronidazole in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Metronidazole is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and B, from 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 metronidazole available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Metronidazole 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 metronidazole on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Metronidazole is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and B, from 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), B (health centre)
Category
Access Group Antibiotics (Anti-Infective Medicines)
Listed forms
Suspension as (benzoate) 200mg/5mL in 100mL; Tablet 200mg Injection (I.V) 5mg/mL in 100mL bottle;; Suspension: 200mg/5mL; Tablet 200mg
Page
NEMLIT, p. 8
Who may prescribe at each NEMLIT level (STG/NEMLIT 7th edition, Part I, Table 1). Levels listed for this medicine are highlighted.
LevelFacilityWho may prescribe
A (listed)DispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
B (listed)Health centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
SZonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.

Where is metronidazole in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention metronidazole in 8 or more sections, most often section 12.20 STI/RTI flow charts (p. 301). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 12.20 STI/RTI flow charts, p. 301
  • 12.13 Lower Abdominal Pain Syndrome or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), p. 298
  • 11.6 Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PROM), p. 272
  • 10.2.1.3 Disorders of Gastrointestinal Tract > Peptic Ulcer Disease > Helicobacter Pylori Related Peptic Ulcer Disease, p. 234
  • 10.3.6 Diseases of the Intestine > Diverticulitis, p. 242
  • 11.1.1.5 Bleeding in Pregnancy > Abortion > Septic Abortion, p. 265
  • 11.8.2 Postpartum Care > Puerperal Sepsis, p. 284
  • 16.19 Dental Abscess (Odontogenic Abscess), p. 415

Sections that mention Metronidazole, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All access group antibiotics 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.

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For licensed prescribers and pharmacists. Not medical advice. Check the Standard Treatment Guidelines before prescribing.