Protamine sulfate in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Protamine sulfate 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 4 sections.
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Is protamine sulfate available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Protamine sulfate 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 protamine sulfate on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Protamine sulfate 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
- Medicines Affecting Coagulation (Medicines Affecting the Blood)
- Listed forms
- Injection 10mg/mL in 5mL ampoule
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 17
| 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 protamine sulfate in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention protamine sulfate in 4 sections, most often section 20.10 Chronic Heart Failure (p. 506). See the STG for treatment details.
- 20.10 Chronic Heart Failure, p. 506
- 8.2.1 Initial Management of Stroke > Management of Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke, p. 175
- 18.12 Closed fractures, p. 459
- 19.1.2 Diabetes Mellitus > Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Childhood diabetes), p. 470
Sections that mention Protamine sulfate, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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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.