Rifampicin in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Rifampicin is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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 rifampicin available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Rifampicin 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 rifampicin on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Rifampicin is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at 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)
- Category
- Reserve Group Antibiotics (Anti-Infective Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Tablet 150 mg, 300 mg
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 9
| 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 | 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 rifampicin in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention rifampicin in 8 or more sections, most often section 4.1.3 Bacterial Infections > Brucellosis (p. 93). See the STG for treatment details.
- 4.1.3 Bacterial Infections > Brucellosis, p. 93
- 7.1 General Management of Tuberculosis, p. 161
- 7.4 General Treatment of Leprosy, p. 167
- 7.4.2 General Treatment of Leprosy > Leprosy post-exposure prophylaxis, p. 168
- 7.2.6 Treatment of Tuberculosis in Special Cases > Renal failure:, p. 162
- 6.1.1 Management of Adult and Adolescent Living with HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy > First-Line Regimens for Adults and Adolescents, p. 135
- 6.3 Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS), p. 145
- 7.2.4 Treatment of Tuberculosis in Special Cases > People Who Inject Drugs (PWID), p. 162
Sections that mention Rifampicin, 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.