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

Ondansetron 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 ondansetron available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Ondansetron 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 ondansetron on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Ondansetron 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
Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication (Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases)
Listed forms
Injection 2mg/mL; Tablet 8mg, Injection 2mg/mL
Page
NEMLIT, p. 3
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
ADispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
BHealth centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
D (listed)Regional 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 ondansetron in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention ondansetron in 8 or more sections, most often section 2.1.1 Anaesthesia > Pre-anesthetic review and premedication (p. 58). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 2.1.1 Anaesthesia > Pre-anesthetic review and premedication, p. 58
  • 2.1.5.4 Anaesthesia > Management of Anesthesia Complications > Anesthesia-related acute Hypertension:, p. 62
  • 8.2.2 Initial Management of Stroke > Initial Management of Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage from Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm, p. 176
  • 11.7.9 Antenatal Care > Vomiting in Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum, p. 279
  • 22.10.3.2 Central Nervous System Malignancies > Gliomas > High Grade Gliomas (HGGs), p. 624
  • 25.1 Acute Alcohol Intoxication, p. 691
  • 25.1.1 Acute Alcohol Intoxication > Food Poisoning, p. 693
  • 25.1.2 Acute Alcohol Intoxication > Shellfish poisoning, p. 694

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

Related medicines

All injectable medicines and other pre-medication 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.

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