Pethidine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Pethidine 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 pethidine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Pethidine 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 pethidine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Pethidine 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
- Opioid Analgesics/Antagonists (Medicines for Pain and Palliative Care)
- Listed forms
- Injection (hydrochloride) 50mg/mL in 1mL and 2mL ampoule
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 5
| 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 pethidine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention pethidine in 8 or more sections, most often section 1.4 Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) (p. 37). See the STG for treatment details.
- 1.4 Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), p. 37
- 2.4 Pain Management (Acute and Chronic Pain Management), p. 68
- 16.27.2 Management of Maxillofacial Trauma > Facial Bones Injuries, p. 420
- 17.1.5 Infections > Prosthetic joint Infection (PJI), p. 436
- 17.1.7 Infections > Necrotizing Fasciitis, p. 438
- 18.9 Chest Trauma, p. 455
- 18.12 Closed fractures, p. 459
- 18.17 Compartment syndrome, p. 465
Sections that mention Pethidine, 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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