Potassium Iodide in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Potassium Iodide is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). 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 Iodide available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Potassium Iodide 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 Iodide on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Potassium Iodide is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). At level B it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.
- Level
- B (health centre)
- Category
- Thyroid, Parathyroid Hormones and Antagonists (Hormones and Antihormones)
- Listed forms
- Solution: Iodine 2mg + Potassium Iodide 4mg/g in water (prepare from raw material)
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 16
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | 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 | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is potassium Iodide in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention potassium Iodide in 5 sections, most often section 19.12.4 Thyroid Disorders > Grave’s Hyperthyroidism (p. 483). See the STG for treatment details.
- 19.12.4 Thyroid Disorders > Grave’s Hyperthyroidism, p. 483
- 19.12.5 Thyroid Disorders > Thyroid Storm (Crisis), p. 484
- 22.5.8 Head and Neck Cancers > Thyroid Carcinoma, p. 592
- 24.1.1 Micronutrient Deficiencies > Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA), p. 661
- 24.1.2 Micronutrient Deficiencies > Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), p. 663
Sections that mention Potassium Iodide, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- CarbimazoleNEMLIT C · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- Iodized oilNEMLIT A · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- LevothyroxineNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- PropylthiouracilNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All thyroid, parathyroid hormones and antagonists 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.