New ramipril alert as millions warned to check after 4x stronger dose found in box

New ramipril alert as millions warned to check after 4x stronger dose found in boxA ramipril packaging error means some patients may have been given 10mg capsules in a box labelled 2.5mg, prompting an urgent MHRA recall Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Elaine Blackburne 12:02, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 12:05, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Some of the tablets might be the wrong strength (Image: nortonrsx via Getty Images)People taking a widely-used blood pressure medication have been warned to carry out a crucial check after an error was discovered that has put some patients at risk. A packaging blunder involving ramipril means some individuals may have been dispensed 10mg capsules in a box labelled 2.5mg. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Approximately 35million prescriptions for ramipril are issued across pharmacies in England every year. While only a single batch of the medication is affected, all users are strongly advised to verify the details on their packaging and take immediate action if they have been supplied with the affected batch. Medication safety specialists have issued clear guidance on what to look for on the packaging — and what steps to take if you have consumed the affected product. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get health news, advice and symptoms to watch out for and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adv...