Physostigmine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Physostigmine 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 2 sections.
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Is physostigmine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Physostigmine 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 physostigmine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Physostigmine 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
- Muscle Relaxants (Peripherally-Acting) and Cholinesterase Inhibitors
- Listed forms
- Injection: 0.4 mg/ml; 1 mg/ml
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 24
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | 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 | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S (listed) | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is physostigmine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention physostigmine in 2 sections, most often section 24.7.6 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Neurological Diseases and Disorders (p. 685). See the STG for treatment details.
- 24.7.6 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Neurological Diseases and Disorders, p. 685
- 25.2.4 Specific poisons > Organophosphorus and Carbamate Compounds Poisoning, p. 699
Sections that mention Physostigmine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
All muscle relaxants (peripherally-acting) and cholinesterase inhibitors 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.