Prednisolone in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Prednisolone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and D, from level A (dispensary). 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 prednisolone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Prednisolone 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 prednisolone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Prednisolone is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and D, from level A (dispensary). At level A it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers, clinical officers and assistant clinical officers.
- Level
- A (dispensary), D (regional referral hospital)
- Category
- Adrenal Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes (Hormones and Antihormones)
- Listed forms
- Tablet 5mg; Eye drops 0.5%, 1%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 15
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A (listed) | 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 prednisolone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention prednisolone in 8 or more sections, most often section 21.4.2 Glomerular Diseases (GD) > Nephrotic syndrome (p. 541). See the STG for treatment details.
- 21.4.2 Glomerular Diseases (GD) > Nephrotic syndrome, p. 541
- 26.4.3 Managing Systemic Vasculitis > Small Vessel Vasculitis (SVV), p. 727
- 9.4.1.2 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Asthma > Management of Acute Asthma, p. 213
- 9.2.4 Other Respiratory Infections > Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP), p. 206
- 22.9.1.1 Haematological Malignancies > Lymphomas > Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, p. 613
- 26.3.1 Connective Tissue Diseases (CTDs) > Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), p. 720
- 4.2.5 Viral Infections > COVID-19, p. 110
- 7.3 Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (DR-TB), p. 163
Sections that mention Prednisolone, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- DexamethasoneNEMLIT A, B, D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- FinerenoneNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MethylprednisoloneNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- MetyraponeNEMLIT S · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes 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.