Podophyllin in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Podophyllin 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 2 sections.
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Is podophyllin available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Podophyllin 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 podophyllin on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Podophyllin 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
- Medicines Affecting Skin differentiation and Proliferation (Dermatological Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Solution 10-25% (prepare from raw materials)
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 21
| 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 podophyllin in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention podophyllin in 2 sections, most often section 12.21.5 Management of Other Common STI Conditions > Genital Warts (Venereal Warts) (p. 313). See the STG for treatment details.
- 12.21.5 Management of Other Common STI Conditions > Genital Warts (Venereal Warts), p. 313
- 12.10 Anogenital Warts (Human Papillomavirus - HPV), p. 296
Sections that mention Podophyllin, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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All medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation 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.