Another Ramipril Recall: Patients urged to check blood pressure medication after serious packaging error
- News Team | African Caribbean Kidney Education Enterprise
- Jun 2
- 4 min read
First there were shortages. Then recalls. Now a dosage error. Ramipril is back in the headlines again after another recall, and patients are being urged to check their blood pressure medication immediately after a serious packaging error.
A widely prescribed blood pressure medication has been recalled after some packs were found to contain capsules four times stronger than stated on the packaging.
The latest issue affects ramipril, a medicine commonly used to treat high blood pressure and kidney disease. Patients are being urged to check their medication immediately.
This is the latest ramipril-related concern following previous recalls and supply shortages, raising fresh questions for patients who depend on the medicine to protect their kidney health.
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Another Ramipril Recall: Patients Urged To Check Blood Pressure Medication After Serious Packaging Error
Patients taking the blood pressure tablet ramipril are being urged to check their medication after a packaging error led to some packs containing capsules four times stronger than stated on the box.
The latest alert follows two previous ramipril-related issues as reported by the African Caribbean Kidney Education Enterprise® (ACKEE), including an earlier medication recall and concerns over medicine shortages affecting patients across the UK.
For many people living with high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease, it is another reminder of how important it is to stay informed about the medicines they rely on every day.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recalled one batch of Crescent Pharma ramipril 2.5mg capsules after a healthcare professional discovered 10mg capsules inside a sealed pack labelled as 2.5mg.
Ramipril is widely prescribed across the UK to help control high blood pressure, manage heart failure, protect kidney health and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Anyone affected is being advised not to take the medicine and to contact their pharmacy immediately.
Key Points
• One batch of Crescent Pharma ramipril 2.5mg capsules has been recalled.
• Some packs labelled 2.5mg were found to contain 10mg capsules.
• Patients may have unknowingly taken four times their prescribed dose.
• Side effects can include dizziness, fainting, fatigue and changes to kidney function.
• The affected batch number is GR155023.
• Pharmacies have been instructed to stop supplying the batch immediately.
• Around one in three adults in the United Kingdom has high blood pressure.
• An estimated 7.2 million people are living with chronic kidney disease, making medicines such as ramipril an important part of treatment for many patients.
What should you do
Check your medication box for Batch Number: GR155023
If your carton contains blister strips labelled ramipril 10mg instead of 2.5mg:
• Do not take the medication.
• Contact your pharmacy immediately.
• Speak to your GP if you have concerns.
• Seek medical advice if you feel dizzy, faint, unusually tired or unwell.
If the blister strips are correctly labelled as ramipril 2.5mg capsules, you can continue taking your medication as prescribed.
Why this latest Ramipril Alert Matters
This is not the first time ramipril has made headlines.
ACKEE has also reported on:
While the reasons behind each incident have been different, together they highlight the importance of checking medication carefully, staying in contact with your pharmacy and seeking advice if anything about your prescription changes unexpectedly.
For people managing long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease or kidney disease, continuity and confidence in medication is essential.
Why this matters for kidney health
Many people are surprised to learn that ramipril is not only used for blood pressure.
It is also commonly prescribed to:
• Protect kidney function.
• Slow the progression of kidney disease.
• Reduce protein leaking into the urine.
• Lower the risk of cardiovascular complications.
For many African Caribbean people living with high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease, ramipril plays an important role in long-term health management.
Taking too much ramipril could lead to a significant drop in blood pressure and may affect kidney function, particularly in older adults, people with existing kidney disease or those taking multiple medications.
Many people living with kidney disease already manage several medications every day. This recall highlights why it is so important to check your medicines carefully and speak up if something does not look right. Your medication is there to protect your health - it is always worth taking a few moments to make sure what is inside the box matches what is written on the label.
- Candice McKenzie, Founder & Director, African Caribbean Kidney Education Enterprise® (ACKEE)
A reminder for patients
Ramipril remains an important and effective medication for many people living with high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease.
However, following previous shortages, earlier recalls and now a packaging error affecting dosage strength, this latest incident highlights why patients should always check their medication when collecting prescriptions and report any concerns promptly.
Staying informed can help you protect both your heart health and your kidney health.
If you are concerned
If you are concerned about your medication or the impact it may have on your health, please speak to your GP or local pharmacist for advice.
What action can you take today?
A | Assess your medication and check the batch number.
C | Contact your pharmacist if anything looks different or unusual.
K | Keep healthy habits by taking medication exactly as prescribed.
E | Educate yourself about the medicines you take and why they have been prescribed.
E | Engage with ACKEE and your community Got a question? Send us a message. Follow us on social media: @wearetheACKEE on Facebook and Instagram. Engage with your community and share this information. Encourage them to make healthier lifestyle choices.
When was the last time you checked that the medication inside the box matched what was written on the label?
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