Four time the normal dosage of a medicine used to threat hypertension, kidney disease and heart failure has been recalled and patients have been told to check their prescriptions
Tannur Anders UK & World News Reporter
06:46, 02 Jun 2026
Some ramipril tablets have been recalled after a packaging error(Image: Getty)
A medicine used to treat hypertension, kidney disease and heart failure has been recalled after the incorrect dosage was found in two blister strips.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published a class two recall notice on May 28 of ramipril 2.5mg capsules after two blister strips of 10mg capsules were found in a pack. Crescent Pharma, the manufacturer of ramipril, said it was recalling the batch on the same day.
“Both batches were manufactured at the same site, and the issue appears to have occurred during the secondary packaging process for Batch GR155023,” the recall notice said.
The recall said that healthcare professionals should stop supplying the affected batch immediately and return stock to their supplier.
Healthcare professionals have also been told to contact patients and ask them to check the medicines they have been dispensed.
Alison Cave, chief safety officer at the MHRA, said asked patients to check the packaging for batch number GR155023.
The product has been urgently recalled(Image: Getty Images)
“If you have received this batch, check that the medication strength on the carton matches the blister strips inside,” Cave said.
“If the 2.5mg carton of Crescent Pharma Limited ramipril contains blister strips that are labelled as ramipril 10mg capsules, do not to take the medicine and contact your dispensing pharmacy.
“If the carton contains blister strips that are correctly labelled as Crescent Pharma Limited ramipril 2.5mg capsules, you do not need to take further action and should continue to take your medicine as usual.”
Patients have been told that if they believe they have taken the higher dosage in error and are experiencing side effects should seek medical advice.
“Signs and symptoms may include feeling lightheaded, fainting or being fatigued, or altered kidney function and may be more serious for vulnerable patients,” Cave said.
“Any possible impact of taking a higher dose of ramipril should be assessed by a healthcare professional to determine whether any examination or tests are needed.”