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D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene shortage status

Widespread shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 2 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Dec 31, 2026.

A multivitamin and mineral supplement used to prevent or treat vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Products affected
2 / 2
In shortage since
Dec 2, 2024
Est. full return
Dec 31, 2026
Reports on file
2
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Shortage history

2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
PREGNANCY MULTIVITAMIN FOLIC 5
5MG 20MG 3.4MG 3MG 300MG 600UNIT 12MCG 15MG 50MG 0.15MG 2MG 120MG 10MG 35MG 13.8MG 5MG 1.6MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02537478 · since Dec 2, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
PREGNANCY MULTIVITAMIN
300MG 600UNIT 12MCG 1.1MG 15MG 50MG 35MG 0.15MG 2MG 13.8MG 120MG 10MG 5MG 20MG 3.4MG 3MG 1.6MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02535718 · since Dec 2, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene is classified under “IRON PREPARATIONS” (ATC B03AE).

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Common questions

What is D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene used for?

A multivitamin and mineral supplement used to prevent or treat vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

When will D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Possible alternatives in the same class (iron preparations)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

Iron (Ferrlecit) No current shortage

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.