Platelets in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Platelets is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral hospital). 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 platelets available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Platelets 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 platelets on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Platelets is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level D (regional referral hospital). At level D it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers and dental officers.
- Level
- D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Blood and Blood Components (Blood Products of Human Origin and Plasma Substitute)
- Listed forms
- Platelets
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 17
| 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 (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 platelets in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention platelets in 8 or more sections, most often section 3.4 Blood Transfusion (p. 82). See the STG for treatment details.
- 3.4 Blood Transfusion, p. 82
- 11.7.4 Antenatal Care > HELLP syndrome, p. 276
- 3.2.3.1 Bleeding Disorders > Acquired Bleeding Disorders/Platelet Disorders > Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), p. 80
- 3.5 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, p. 84
- 18.1 General Management of Trauma and Injuries, p. 447
- 1.14 Approach to Shock, p. 45
- 3.2.3.2 Bleeding Disorders > Acquired Bleeding Disorders/Platelet Disorders > Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), p. 81
- 3.2.3.3 Bleeding Disorders > Acquired Bleeding Disorders/Platelet Disorders > Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), p. 81
Sections that mention Platelets, 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.
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.