Vitamin B complex in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references

Vitamin B complex is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels B and C, from level B (health centre). 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 1 section.

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Is vitamin B complex available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?

Not yet. Vitamin B complex 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 vitamin B complex on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?

Yes. Vitamin B complex is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at levels B and C, from level B (health centre). At level B it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.

Level
B (health centre), C (council or district hospital)
Category
Vitamins/Minerals
Listed forms
Injection BP in 10mL vial (contains nicotinamide 200mg, pantothenol 30mg, pyridoxine 20mg, riboflavin 20mg, thiamine 50mg per 1 mL) Tablet/Capsule containing thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12) in fixed dose combination (FDC)
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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
ADispensarySpecialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer
B (listed)Health 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 vitamin B complex in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?

The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention vitamin B complex in 1 section, most often section 23.15.3.1 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Withdrawal > Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Delirium Tremens) (p. 646). See the STG for treatment details.

  • 23.15.3.1 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Withdrawal > Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Delirium Tremens), p. 646

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

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.

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.