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Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic E Biotin B1 B12 D B2 (Multi) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic E Biotin B1 B12 D 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.
A multivitamin supplement used to prevent or treat vitamin deficiencies.
Products affected
1 / 1
In shortage since
May 29, 2026
Reports on file
10
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
DIN 02100606 · ended Dec 23, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.
What's happening
Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic E Biotin B1 B12 D B2 is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED.
The reported cause is: allocation at 50%. 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 E Biotin B1 B12 D B2 is classified under “I.V. SOLUTION ADDITIVES” (ATC B05XC).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic E Biotin B1 B12 D B2 used for?
A multivitamin supplement used to prevent or treat vitamin deficiencies.
When will Vitamin A Nicotinamide Pyridoxine Ascorbic Acid Dexpanthenol Folic E Biotin B1 B12 D 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 E Biotin B1 B12 D 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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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.
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.