Medicine Supply Notification: Ramipril 2.5mg tablets
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Ramipril 2.5mg tablets.
MSN/2024/082
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 6th August 2024
- Ramipril 2.5mg tablets are anticipated to be out of stock from mid-August until late-October 2024.
- Ramipril 2.5mg capsules remain available and can support a full uplift in demand.
- Other strengths of ramipril tablets remain available but are unable to support an uplift in demand.
- A Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for ramipril 2.5mg tablets has been issued on 06/08/2024.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.
DHSC and NHSE/I have now launched an online Medicines Supply Tool, which provides up to date information about medicine supply issues. The contents of these MSNs can now be viewed on the Tool.
The Tool also details any changes to resupply dates and updates to the entries.
To access the Tool you will need an NHS email address. Once set up and logged in, you will be able to access it online.
New shortages not listed on the SPS website, can be reported using our shortage reporting tool.
