Key takeaways

  • A daily multivitamin is a year-round dispensing staple in Nigerian pharmacies, PPMVs and clinics — cheap per tablet, requested constantly.
  • It is usually stocked in the bulk 1,000-tablet cup format, which is far cheaper per tablet than retail packs.
  • Like other supplements, the price tracks the naira, because active ingredients and packaging are largely imported.
  • Any printed figure is indicative only — confirm the current carton price before ordering.

The short answer

A daily multivitamin is one of the most routinely dispensed supplements in Nigeria — bought for general wellbeing, convalescence, appetite support and as an everyday "tonic". "Multivitamin price in Nigeria" is a steady search from pharmacies, PPMVs and distributors planning stock. Here is current indicative wholesale guidance for Dizpharm Multivitamin, from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer in Delta State:

ProductFormatPer cartonIndicative price
MultivitaminDaily FormulaBulk Cup (1000 tablets)48 cupsper carton~₦1,500–₦2,000per cup
Indicative wholesale guidance as of August 2026 — ex-warehouse Ibusa, excluding VAT, minimum order one full carton per SKU. Naira pricing moves with the market; confirm today's exact carton price on WhatsApp before ordering.

These are indicative wholesale figures (ex-warehouse, before VAT and before retailer margin), not the over-the-counter price — read on for how the wholesale figure becomes the shelf price.

Wholesale vs retail: why the shelf price is higher

Like every medicine and supplement, a multivitamin passes through a margin chain on its way to the customer:

  • Manufacturer sells by the carton at trade pricing (the indicative figures above).
  • Distributor / wholesaler adds a margin and breaks bulk for retailers.
  • Pharmacy or PPMV adds the retail margin and sells to the public — often dispensing from the bulk cup by count.

Because a multivitamin is inexpensive per tablet, the absolute naira margin per sale is small — the business case is steady volume. We break the chain down in our guide to pharma trade margins in Nigeria.

Why multivitamins sell steadily

  • General wellbeing. A daily multivitamin is one of the most-requested supplement lines at pharmacy and PPMV counters nationwide.
  • Convalescence and appetite. Multivitamins are dispensed to support recovery and appetite, often alongside other supplements.
  • Institutional demand. Clinics and hospital pharmacies dispense multivitamins in volume, which is why the 1,000-tablet cup is the standard trade format.

That steady pull makes it a dependable low-cost anchor in a distributor's range — see the fastest-moving pharmaceutical products to distribute in Nigeria. It pairs naturally with vitamin B complex and folic acid as a vitamins range.

What drives the multivitamin price

  • The naira. Vitamins (the active ingredients) and packaging are largely imported, so the exchange rate is the main cost driver.
  • Format. The bulk 1,000-tablet cup is much cheaper per tablet than retail blister packs.
  • Order volume. Trade pricing improves as cartons per order rise.
  • Region. Freight from the Ibusa, Delta State plant adds to landed cost with distance.

How to buy multivitamin at manufacturer pricing

Buying direct from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer removes a layer of margin. Dizpharm manufactures its daily Multivitamin (bulk 1,000-tablet cups, 48 cups per carton) at its plant in Ibusa, Delta State, with a one-carton minimum order and volume-tiered trade pricing. Because naira pricing shifts, the current carton price is confirmed on WhatsApp: see the Multivitamin wholesale page or apply to the distributor program.

Buying a full basket? See our current Nigeria price guides for paracetamol, ibuprofen, metronidazole, folic acid and vitamin B complex — the same wholesale-to-retail breakdown and factory-direct buying for each.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a multivitamin in Nigeria?
It depends on format and the current naira rate. As indicative wholesale guidance from a manufacturer, a bulk 1,000-tablet cup of daily multivitamin is in the low thousands of naira ex-warehouse, before distributor and retailer margins — the per-tablet retail price at a pharmacy counter is higher. Confirm the current figure before ordering, as input costs track the exchange rate.
How much is a carton of multivitamin from the manufacturer?
A carton holds 48 bulk cups of 1,000 tablets each, and the price moves with the naira and order volume. Dizpharm quotes the current carton price on WhatsApp; minimum order is one carton and trade rates improve with volume.
Is a multivitamin the same as vitamin B complex?
No. A multivitamin combines vitamins across groups (A, B, C, D and others), often with minerals, for general daily supplementation; vitamin B complex contains only the group of B vitamins (such as B1, B2, B3, B6, B12). Pharmacies typically stock both.
Why does the multivitamin price keep changing?
The vitamin actives and the packaging are largely imported, so the naira exchange rate is the dominant driver of trade-price changes. Treat any printed figure as indicative and confirm the current price before ordering.

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