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Medicine recalls and shortages › Serious shortages (SSP) › 22 Apr 2026
Serious Shortage Protocol

Ramipril 1.25 mg capsules

In force from 22 Apr 2026 · source: NHS Business Services Authority (DHSC Serious Shortage Protocols)
Serious shortage protocol SSP087: 22 Apr 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Pharmacists may supply the alternative set out in the protocol instead of the prescribed product, if appropriate and the patient agrees.
SSP087 · until 30 Oct 2026

What this means

The Department of Health and Social Care has issued a Serious Shortage Protocol: during a serious shortage, pharmacists may supply an alternative strength, formulation or quantity instead of the prescribed product, if appropriate and the patient agrees, without going back to the prescriber. The protocol states its start and end dates.

Serious Shortage Protocol SSP087

ProductRamipril 1.25 mg capsules
In force22 Apr 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Amended23 Jul 2026

The protocol document (linked above) sets out the alternative that may be supplied and the conditions.

Tracked from information published by the MHRA and the NHSBSA. This information is for guidance only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.