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

Salbutamol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district 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 salbutamol available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Salbutamol 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 salbutamol on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Salbutamol is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). At level C it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical officers.

Level
C (council or district hospital)
Category
Anti-asthmatics (Medicines Acting on Respiratory Tract)
Listed forms
in multi-dose bottle for use in nebulizers.; Injection 0.5mg/mL; 1mg/ml Inhalation 100mcg, 200mcg
Page
NEMLIT, p. 28
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
C (listed)Council or district hospitalSpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer
DRegional 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 salbutamol in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention salbutamol in 8 or more sections, most often section 9.4.1.2 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Asthma > Management of Acute Asthma (p. 213). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 9.4.1.2 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Asthma > Management of Acute Asthma, p. 213
  • 9.4.1.1 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Asthma > Management of Chronic Asthma, p. 210
  • 9.4.2 Obstructive Lung Diseases > Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), p. 214
  • 18.4 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), p. 453
  • 1.11 Anaphylaxis, p. 42
  • 1.20.3 Electrolyte disturbances > Hyperkalemia, p. 56
  • 9.1.1.1 Respiratory Tract Infections > Pneumonia > Pneumonia in Children, p. 201
  • 9.3 Aspiration Syndromes, p. 208

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

Related medicines

All anti-asthmatics 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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For licensed prescribers and pharmacists. Not medical advice. Check the Standard Treatment Guidelines before prescribing.