Vitamin shortages particularly affect children (Abidec, Dalivit drops) and hospital patients (Pabrinex IV vitamins). These are essential for vulnerable patients.
Current Active Shortages (2)
Abidec® Multivitamin drops
medium DHSC MSNOut of stock until further notice.
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.
Dalivit® Oral Drops
medium DHSC MSNOut of stock until further notice.
Dalivit® Oral Drops are out of stock until further notice.
Abidec® Multivitamin Drops remain available and can support increased demand.
In plain English: There's enough stock if people are switched to it.
From the official notice: DHSC MSN/2025/055, issued 15/10/2025.
What to Do If Affected
- Ask your pharmacist about alternative vitamin brands
- Check if supermarket alternatives are suitable
- Hospital-only products should be managed by your clinical team
- Don't substitute children's vitamins without pharmacist advice
- Contact your health visitor for baby vitamin alternatives
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Generated from official data: 12 November 2026 · Report an accuracy issue
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · MHRA alerts
MediWatch is not medical advice. Always follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist, GP, specialist, NHS 111, or emergency services if you are unsure or unwell. Data checked daily.
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · MHRA alerts
MediWatch is not medical advice. Always follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist, GP, specialist, NHS 111, or emergency services if you are unsure or unwell. Data checked daily.