UK ramipril shortage - blood pressure medicine supply issues explained

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How it spread - 4 original reports

1. Tue, 22 September 2026

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   • dailyrecord.co.uk10:40first to report
     UK ramipril shortage - blood pressure medicine supply issues explained

     Supply expected to remain limited until at least the end of October 2026

2. Tue, 29 September 2026

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   • The Guardian World06:00
     Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol

     NHS trusts also report disruption to supplies last winter of co-codamol and blood pressure medication ramipril Hospitals are being hit by shortages of key drugs used to provide pain relief, prevent blood clots and tackle high blood pressure. Dozens of NHS trusts in England have encountered scarcities of aspirin, the painkiller co-codamol – a combination of paracetamol and codeine – and ramipril, a blood pressure tablet. Continue reading...

3. Mon, 5 October 2026

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   • aol.co.uk16:50
     Medicine shortages will result if drug prices are driven too low

     Letter: Amanda Cole says the government needs to weigh the cost of medicines against the damage that a shortage can cause to the NHS and patients

4. Wed, 7 October 2026

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   • aol.co.uk06:21
     Huge warning to anyone taking common blood pressure medication extended

     Experts are growing concerned and are appealing to the government for help.