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

Phenobarbitone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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 phenobarbitone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Phenobarbitone 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 phenobarbitone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Phenobarbitone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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)
Category
Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics
Listed forms
Tablet (as sodium) 30mg, 100mg
Page
NEMLIT, p. 7
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
A (listed)DispensarySpecialist, 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
SZonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

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

Where is phenobarbitone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention phenobarbitone in 8 or more sections, most often section 27.2 Perinatal Asphyxia (p. 733). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 27.2 Perinatal Asphyxia, p. 733
  • 4.1.6 Bacterial Infections > Neonatal Tetanus, p. 98
  • 8.1.1.3 Infections of the Nervous System > Bacterial infections > Tetanus, p. 170
  • 23.16.1 Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Epilepsy > Depressive symptoms/signs in patients with epilepsy;, p. 650
  • 1.9 Approach to Seizure and Status Epilepticus, p. 40
  • 5.2.5 Symptomatic Malaria Case > Severe Malaria, p. 129
  • 8.5.1 Congenital Pediatric Nervous System Diseases > Pediatric Hydrocephalus, p. 183
  • 23.16 Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Epilepsy, p. 649

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

Related medicines

All anticonvulsants and antiepileptics 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.