Huge warning extended to people taking blood pressure medication

financial year, with 36.3 million items dispensed. The DHSC has classified the shortage as a “tier 2 – medium impact” supply issue. While ramipril tablets remain available, the DHSC said supplies cannot support an increase in demand. Alternative medicines, including other ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, are available.Generic Ramipril pills for high blood pressure

Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg capsules are in limited supply until the end of October 2026 (Image: Getty)

However,

routine switching is not recommended because these alternatives are used much less frequently than ramipril, and a sudden rise in demand could put pressure on their