Tetracaine in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Tetracaine 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 3 sections.
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Is tetracaine available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Tetracaine 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 tetracaine on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Tetracaine 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
- Local and Topical Ocular Anaesthetic Agents (Ophthalmological Preparations)
- Listed forms
- Eye drops: 5%
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 25
| 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 tetracaine in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention tetracaine in 3 sections, most often section 14.1.2 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Cataract (p. 333). See the STG for treatment details.
- 14.1.2 Major Blinding Eye Diseases > Cataract, p. 333
- 14.2.1.4 Painful Red Eyes > Ocular Trauma > Chemical Injuries/Burn, p. 351
- 25.1.5 Acute Alcohol Intoxication > Management of Eye Contamination, p. 696
Sections that mention Tetracaine, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Related medicines
- AmethocaineNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
- ProparacaineNEMLIT D · Not on the DukaDawa network yet
All local and topical ocular anaesthetic agents 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.