Potassium chloride in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Potassium chloride is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district 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 5 sections.
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Is potassium chloride available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Potassium chloride 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 potassium chloride on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Potassium chloride is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). At level C it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical officers.
- Level
- C (council or district hospital)
- Category
- Solutions, Correcting Water Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances
- Listed forms
- Solution: 11.2% in 20 mL ampoule (equivalent to K+ 1.5 mmol/mL, Cl– 1.5 mmol/mL). Solution for dilution: 7.5% (equivalent to K+ 1 mmol/mL and Cl– 1 mmol/mL); 15% (equivalent to K+ 2 mmol/mL and Cl– 2 mmol/mL); Tablet (slow release) 600mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 28
| 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 (listed) | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | 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 potassium chloride in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention potassium chloride in 5 sections, most often section 1.20.2 Electrolyte disturbances > Hypokalemia (p. 55). See the STG for treatment details.
- 1.20.2 Electrolyte disturbances > Hypokalemia, p. 55
- 2.1.6.1 Anaesthesia > Anesthesia in Special Conditions > Anesthesia in Diabetic Patient, p. 63
- 25.2.2 Specific poisons > Petroleum Compounds Poisoning, p. 698
- 8.2.2 Initial Management of Stroke > Initial Management of Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage from Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm, p. 176
- 25.2.5 Specific poisons > Paracetamol Poisoning, p. 701
Sections that mention Potassium chloride, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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- Sodium chloride + DextroseNEMLIT B · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Sodium Chloride solutionNEMLIT A, C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Sodium lactate compoundNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Sucrose solutionNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Water for injectionNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All solutions, correcting water electrolyte and acid-base disturbances 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.