Paracetamol in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Paracetamol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and D, from level A (dispensary). 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 paracetamol available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Paracetamol 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 paracetamol on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Paracetamol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and D, from level A (dispensary). At level A it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers, clinical officers and assistant clinical officers.
- Level
- A (dispensary), D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Non-opioids and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines (NSAIMs) (Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care)
- Listed forms
- Tablet 500mg; Syrup 125mg/5mL, suppositories 125mg, 250mg 10 mg/mL Solution for Infusion
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 5
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A (listed) | 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 | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D (listed) | 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 paracetamol in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention paracetamol in 8 or more sections, most often section 25.2.5 Specific poisons > Paracetamol Poisoning (p. 701). See the STG for treatment details.
- 25.2.5 Specific poisons > Paracetamol Poisoning, p. 701
- 2.4 Pain Management (Acute and Chronic Pain Management), p. 68
- 1.16.1 Approach to Pain > Approach to Chest Pain, p. 48
- 1.16.3 Approach to Pain > Headache, p. 50
- 3.1.4 Anaemia > Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), p. 74
- 4.2.7 Viral Infections > Influenza, p. 114
- 14.2.1.1 Painful Red Eyes > Ocular Trauma > Blunt Trauma/Non-Perforating Eye Injury/Foreign Body, p. 349
- 1.17 Approach to Fever (Pyrexia), p. 51
Sections that mention Paracetamol, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- AceclofenacNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Acetylsalicylic acidNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- BromfenacNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- ColchicineNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- DexketoprofenNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- DiclofenacNEMLIT A, C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- IbuprofenNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- IndomethacinNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (nsaims) 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.