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

Sodium Valproate 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 sodium Valproate available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Sodium Valproate 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 sodium Valproate on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Sodium Valproate 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
Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics
Listed forms
Injection 100mg/ml, Tablet 200mg, 500mg; Tablet 200mg, 500mg
Page
NEMLIT, p. 7
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 sodium Valproate in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention sodium Valproate in 8 or more sections, most often section 8.3 Management of Epilepsy (p. 180). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 8.3 Management of Epilepsy, p. 180
  • 23.8 Bipolar Mood Disorders, p. 637
  • 23.16.1 Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Epilepsy > Depressive symptoms/signs in patients with epilepsy;, p. 650
  • 24.7.6 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Neurological Diseases and Disorders, p. 685
  • 1.9 Approach to Seizure and Status Epilepticus, p. 40
  • 8.1.1.4 Infections of the Nervous System > Bacterial infections > Brain Abscess, p. 171
  • 8.1.3 Infections of the Nervous System > Helminthic infections, p. 173
  • 8.5.1 Congenital Pediatric Nervous System Diseases > Pediatric Hydrocephalus, p. 183

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

Related medicines

All anticonvulsants and antiepileptics 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.

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