The only reason to give the medicine to Abernathy is if you truly believe his story and feel sorry for him. In summary, we recommend giving the medicine to Esther as she'll put it to better use, and you'll receive better rewards from her when it comes to Bits and XP.

Should I help Abernathy or Esther?

If you're looking for more money and a cleaner conscious, we recommend going with Esther. With a small charm boost, you'll earn 1,000 bits from her. Abernathy. If you're just looking to stay loyal to Abernathy, you can persuade him into giving you 800 bits for your trouble.

Is Abernathy a hypochondriac?

As soon as you exit his residence, you will be confronted by Esther Blaine who will ask you to sell her the medicine instead, citing that Abernathy is a known hypochondriac. ... You'll need the Medical Bay key to get in there, which can be found on one of the Marauders.