Oxygen in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Oxygen is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). 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 oxygen available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Oxygen 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 oxygen on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Oxygen is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). At level B it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.
- Level
- B (health centre)
- Category
- Inhalational Medicines (Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases)
- Listed forms
- Cylinder (medical gas) for inhalation
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 3
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | 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 | 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 oxygen in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention oxygen in 8 or more sections, most often section 25.1.6 Acute Alcohol Intoxication > Management of Inhaled Poisoning (p. 696). See the STG for treatment details.
- 25.1.6 Acute Alcohol Intoxication > Management of Inhaled Poisoning, p. 696
- 25.2.8 Specific poisons > Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, p. 704
- 27.5 Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), p. 738
- 27.2 Perinatal Asphyxia, p. 733
- 1.14 Approach to Shock, p. 45
- 24.1.1 Micronutrient Deficiencies > Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA), p. 661
- 2.5 Critical Care, p. 69
- 4.2.1.2 Viral Infections > Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHF) > Marburg Haemorrhagic Fevers, p. 101
Sections that mention Oxygen, 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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