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Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic Acid Vitamin E Biotin Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin B2 shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic Acid Vitamin E Biotin Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin B2 products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 1 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
1 / 1
In shortage since
May 29, 2026
Reports on file
10
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
MULTI 12
660UNIT 8MG 0.8MG 20MG 3MG 80MCG 2UNIT 12MCG 0.6MG 1MCG 40UNIT 0.72MG · SOLUTION LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · since May 29, 2026, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
1MCG 80MCG 12MCG 2UNIT 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 0.72MG 0.6MG 40UNIT 660UNIT 20MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended May 21, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
1MCG 80MCG 12MCG 2UNIT 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 0.72MG 0.6MG 40UNIT 660UNIT 20MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended May 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
1MCG 80MCG 12MCG 2UNIT 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 0.72MG 0.6MG 40UNIT 660UNIT 20MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended May 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
1MCG 80MCG 12MCG 2UNIT 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 0.72MG 0.6MG 40UNIT 660UNIT 20MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended Mar 13, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
1MCG 80MCG 12MCG 2UNIT 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 0.72MG 0.6MG 40UNIT 660UNIT 20MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended Mar 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
1MCG 80MCG 12MCG 2UNIT 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 0.72MG 0.6MG 40UNIT 660UNIT 20MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended Aug 4, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
20MG 660UNIT 40UNIT 0.6MG 0.72MG 8MG 0.8MG 3MG 2UNIT 12MCG 80MCG 1MCG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended Jul 12, 2022 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
1MCG 80MCG 12MCG 2UNIT 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 0.72MG 0.6MG 40UNIT 660UNIT 20MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended Mar 14, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MULTI 12 INJECTION
0.6MG 0.72MG 12MCG 80MCG 3MG 0.8MG 8MG 20MG 2UNIT 40UNIT 660UNIT 1MCG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02100606 · ended Dec 23, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic Acid Vitamin E Biotin Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin B2 is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED.

The reported cause is: other (please describe in comments). 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.

Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic Acid Vitamin E Biotin Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin B2 is classified under “I.V. SOLUTION ADDITIVES” (ATC B05XC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic Acid Vitamin E Biotin Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin B2 be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic Acid Vitamin E Biotin Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin B2 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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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.