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Shortage

Active shortage affecting some presentations — official DHSC / NHSBSA data list a current shortage for: Abidec® Multivitamin drops (MSN/2025/044) (official data last checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC). Other forms of Abidec may not be affected — check with your pharmacy before travelling.

Abidec® Multivitamin drops

Shortage

Expected: further notice

Out of stock until further notice.

The notice says

  • Abidec® Multivitamin drops are out of stock until further notice
  • Dalivit® oral drops remain available but can only support prescription demand.
  • Alternative multivitamin drops remain available (see Supporting information).

From the official notice: DHSC MSN/2025/044, issued 16/07/2025.

Don't stop or change your medicine on your own. Ask your pharmacist or GP.

Not medical advice. MediWatch reports official UK medicine supply data; it is not a substitute for advice from a pharmacist, GP or prescriber. Do not stop, change or switch a medicine without speaking to them first. If you are unwell, contact NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency. How we check our information.

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Nearby pharmacies to call about Abidec

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MediWatch does not guarantee live local stock. Call the pharmacy to confirm before travelling, and never stop or change medication without medical advice.

Where to get Abidec

  1. Speak to your pharmacist. They may be able to order it from another wholesaler, or suggest a different strength or form.
  2. Ask your GP or prescriber about an alternative if it can't be sourced. Don't stop or switch medicine on your own.
  3. Try other pharmacies. Stock varies between pharmacies. Find nearby pharmacies to call or use the NHS Find a pharmacy service (opens in a new tab).

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