Inhaler, insulin and EpiPen users issued UK government caution relevant this week

NewsHealthExpert Advice'Essential advice' for millions of us.10:13, 03 Aug 2026Millions of people using commonly-prescribed medications across the UK should take on board "essential advice" from the UK government which is again particularly relevant this week.‌Among the medications highlighted by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are inhalers, insulin and EpiPens. There is also key advice on ramipril and bisoprolol, as well as other common medications.‌On 26 June, the MHRA re-issued guidance on safeguarding your medicines during extreme heat and remaining safe as the UK experienced a heatwave of severe temperatures which peaked at a record 37.7C. Temperatures are once more anticipated to exceed 30C in some parts of the UK on Monday (including 33C in London) and