Millions of people take the medications.12:21, 06 Jul 2026Millions of people who take commonly-prescribed medications in the UK have been issued "essential advice" by the UK government which is very relevant this week.‌Among the medications flagged by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. There are also many more medicines mentioned by the agency, which are noted below.‌Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. And bisoprolol is among the most commonly-used beta blockers, which are used to treat angina, high blood pressure and heart failure, among other things.‌On June 26, the MHRA issued advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe as the UK endured a h