Huge warning issued to anyone taking two common blood pressure medications
An alert has been issued for people taking two common types of blood pressure medication in the UK. An NHS Serious Shortage Protocol is in place until 30 October 2026 for Ramipril 1.25 mg capsules. Ramipril is the country's most prescribed blood pressure medication and is an ACE inhibitor taken by roughly 6 million people in the UK. Under the protocol, if a patient agrees, their pharmacist may provide a one-month supply due to the shortage. According to MediWatch, all ramipril capsule strengths (1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg) are in limited supply until the end of October 2026. An official notice was published by the Department of Health & Social Care, revealing a UK-wide shortage.
TL;DR
- A UK-wide shortage of Ramipril, a common blood pressure medication, has been announced.
- An NHS Serious Shortage Protocol is in effect until October 30, 2026.
- Pharmacists may provide a one-month supply of Ramipril capsules if a patient agrees.
- All strengths of Ramipril capsules (1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg) are affected.
- Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor prescribed to roughly 6 million people in the UK.