New 'serious shortage' alert for Ramipril blood pressure capsules

NewsUK NewsBlood pressureThe situation has been explained08:29, 05 Aug 2026People taking a common blood pressure medication have been warned of "serious shortages" in the UK.‌Tracking website MediWatch, which monitors DHSC and NHS England data daily, said that a "Serious Shortage Protocol is active for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules in the current official data". It advised people to ask their pharmacist what the active SSP permits were before accepting any alternative quantity, strength or formulation.‌It said: "Ramipril 1.25mg capsules are in shortage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) issued Serious Shortage Protocol SSP087 on 22 April 2026 (and extended it past 29 May 2026), allowing community pharmacies to limit dispensing t