Mupirocin in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Mupirocin 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 mupirocin available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Mupirocin 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 mupirocin on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Mupirocin 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
- Anti-infective Medicines (Dermatological Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Ointment 2%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 20
| 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 mupirocin in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention mupirocin in 7 sections, most often section 13.1.1 Bacterial Skin Infection > Impetigo (p. 314). See the STG for treatment details.
- 13.1.1 Bacterial Skin Infection > Impetigo, p. 314
- 13.1.5 Bacterial Skin Infection > Erysipelas and Cellulitis, p. 315
- 13.1.6 Bacterial Skin Infection > Paronychia, p. 316
- 18.7 Soft Tissue Injuries, p. 457
- 21.1.11 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Haemodialysis (HD) Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection, p. 536
- 21.1.11.1 Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) > Haemodialysis (HD) Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection > Types of hemodialysis catheter-related infections:, p. 536
- 21.2 Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter-Related Infections, p. 538
Sections that mention Mupirocin, 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.