Testosterone in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Testosterone 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 5 sections.
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Is testosterone available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Testosterone 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 testosterone on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Testosterone 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
- Androgens (Hormones and Antihormones)
- Listed forms
- Injection: 30 mg/1.5mL;100mg/mL; 200mg/mL; Cream
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 16
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | 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 (listed) | 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 testosterone in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention testosterone in 5 sections, most often section 11.10 Infertility (p. 290). See the STG for treatment details.
- 11.10 Infertility, p. 290
- 19.17 Disorder of Sexual Development (DSD), p. 488
- 22.8.1 Genitourinary Malignancies > Carcinoma of the Prostate, p. 609
- 22.10.2 Central Nervous System Malignancies > Pituitary Tumors, p. 622
- 22.10.3.1 Central Nervous System Malignancies > Gliomas > Low-grade Gliomas (LGGs) Clinical Presentation, p. 623
Sections that mention Testosterone, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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.