Thiamine (Vitamin B1) in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and C, from 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 thiamine (Vitamin B1) available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 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 thiamine (Vitamin B1) on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels A and C, from 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), C (council or district hospital)
Category
Vitamins/Minerals
Listed forms
Tablet (hydrochloride) 50mg, 100mg, Injection 100mg/ml Vitamin B complex Tablet BP (contains per Tablet: nicotinamide 15mg, riboflavin 1mg, thiamine 1mg) Syrup (contains nicotinamide 15mg, riboflavin 1mg, thiamine 1mg/5mL)
Page
NEMLIT, p. 29
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
A (listed)DispensarySpecialist, 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 thiamine (Vitamin B1) in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention thiamine (Vitamin B1) in 8 or more sections, most often section 23.26 Wernicke’s Encephalopathy (p. 660). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 23.26 Wernicke’s Encephalopathy, p. 660
  • 8.7.3 Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Disorders > Peripheral Neuropathy, p. 188
  • 24.7.5 Clinical Conditions, Disorders and their Nutritional Management > Nutrition Management for Renal Conditions, p. 683
  • 11.7.9 Antenatal Care > Vomiting in Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum, p. 279
  • 20.10 Chronic Heart Failure, p. 506
  • 23.15.1.1 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Use Disorder > Alcohol Use Disorder Description, p. 643
  • 23.15.3.1 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Withdrawal > Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Delirium Tremens), p. 646
  • 24.1.1 Micronutrient Deficiencies > Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA), p. 661

Sections that mention Thiamine (Vitamin B1), most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.

Related medicines

All vitamins/minerals 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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