Morphine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Morphine 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 morphine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Morphine 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 morphine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Morphine 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
- Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists (Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care)
- Listed forms
- Tablet 10mg (morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate); Granules (slow-release: to mix with water) 20mg-200mg (morphine sulfate); Oral liquid: (10mg morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate)/5mL; Injection: 10mg (morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate) in 1mL ampoule
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- NEMLIT, p. 5
| 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 morphine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention morphine in 8 or more sections, most often section 3.1.4 Anaemia > Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) (p. 74). See the STG for treatment details.
- 3.1.4 Anaemia > Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), p. 74
- 2.4 Pain Management (Acute and Chronic Pain Management), p. 68
- 2.2 Sedation, p. 66
- 4.2.6 Viral Infections > Mpox, p. 112
- 1.4 Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), p. 37
- 1.16.1 Approach to Pain > Approach to Chest Pain, p. 48
- 1.16.3 Approach to Pain > Headache, p. 50
- 2.1.7.2 Anaesthesia > Anesthesia in Special Groups > Obstetric Anaesthesia, p. 65
Sections that mention Morphine, 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.
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