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

Paclitaxel is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). 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 paclitaxel available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Paclitaxel 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 paclitaxel on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Paclitaxel is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level S (zonal, special and national hospitals). At level S it may be prescribed by specialists.

Level
S (zonal, special and national hospitals)
Category
Antineoplastics, Immunosuppressives and Immunomodulators
Listed forms
Injection 260mg vial
Page
NEMLIT, p. 14
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
DRegional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
S (listed)Zonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

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

Where is paclitaxel in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention paclitaxel in 8 or more sections, most often section 22.3 Breast Cancer (p. 579). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 22.3 Breast Cancer, p. 579
  • 22.7.1 Lung Cancer > Non-small cell lung Cancer, p. 606
  • 22.5.8 Head and Neck Cancers > Thyroid Carcinoma, p. 592
  • 22.6.1 Gastrointestinal Malignancies > Esophageal Cancer, p. 595
  • 22.6.2 Gastrointestinal Malignancies > Pancreatic cancer, p. 596
  • 22.2.5.2 Gynecological Malignancies > Gestational Trophoblastic Disease > Malignant type (Gestational Trophoblastic neoplasia—GTN), p. 575
  • 22.2.1 Gynecological Malignancies > Cancer of the Uterine Cervix, p. 569
  • 22.2.2 Gynecological Malignancies > Endometrial Cancer, p. 570

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

Related medicines

All antineoplastics, immunosuppressives and immunomodulators 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.