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

Phenylephrine 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 4 sections.

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Is phenylephrine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Phenylephrine 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 phenylephrine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Phenylephrine 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
Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication (Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases)
Listed forms
Injection: 10mg/mL
Page
NEMLIT, p. 3
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 phenylephrine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention phenylephrine in 4 sections, most often section 2.1.5.2 Anaesthesia > Management of Anesthesia Complications > Anesthesia related Acute hypotension: (p. 62). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 2.1.5.2 Anaesthesia > Management of Anesthesia Complications > Anesthesia related Acute hypotension:, p. 62
  • 14.1.2 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Cataract, p. 333
  • 2.1.5.3 Anaesthesia > Management of Anesthesia Complications > High spinal or total spinal anesthesia:, p. 62
  • 14.1.5.1 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Diseases of the Retina and Posterior Segment > Diabetic Retinopathy, p. 340

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

Related medicines

All injectable medicines and other pre-medication 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.