Propofol in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Propofol 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 propofol available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Propofol 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 propofol on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Propofol 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
Injectable Medicines and Other Pre-Medication (Anaesthetics, Preoperative Medicines and Medical Gases)
Listed forms
Injection 10mg/mL, 20mg/mL
Page
NEMLIT, p. 3
Who may prescribe at each NEMLIT level (STG/NEMLIT 7th edition, Part I, Table 1). Levels listed for this medicine are highlighted.
LevelFacilityWho may prescribe
ADispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
BHealth centreSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer
CCouncil or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
D (listed)Regional referral hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
SZonal, special and national hospitalsSpecialist

A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.

Where is propofol in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention propofol in 8 or more sections, most often section 2.1.7.2 Anaesthesia > Anesthesia in Special Groups > Obstetric Anaesthesia (p. 65). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 2.1.7.2 Anaesthesia > Anesthesia in Special Groups > Obstetric Anaesthesia, p. 65
  • 2.2 Sedation, p. 66
  • 1.9 Approach to Seizure and Status Epilepticus, p. 40
  • 2.1.2 Anaesthesia > General Anaesthesia, p. 59
  • 1.4 Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), p. 37
  • 2.1.6.3 Anaesthesia > Anesthesia in Special Conditions > Anesthesia in Asthmatic Patients, p. 64
  • 8.2.2 Initial Management of Stroke > Initial Management of Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage from Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm, p. 176
  • 18.3 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), p. 450

Sections that mention Propofol, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All injectable medicines and other pre-medication 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.

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