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Photograph of a small wooden entrance booth with signs reading "WELCOME TO ARK" and "VISITS BY APPOINTMENT" under a partly cloudy sky. Surrounding elements include potted plants, a stone sculpture, red bins, and a wooden fence, indicating a rustic outdoor setting.

Healthwatch Somerset newsletter June 2026

Catch up with the latest news about our work and updates about local health and care services.

2 days ago

A smiling pharmacist in a white coat stands at the counter. Shelves filled with medicine are behind, with a "pharmacy" sign overhead.

A smiling pharmacist in a white coat stands at the counter. Shelves filled with medicine are behind, with a "pharmacy" sign overhead.

Updated: Shortage of Ramipril 1.25mg capsules - what you need to know

There are supply problems with Ramipril 1.25mg capsules (a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and other heart and kidney conditions). A national ‘Serious Shortage Protocol’ means your pharmacy may only be able to give you up to one month’s supply at a time.

Jun 5

Hands selecting blue-and-white medicine boxes on pharmacy shelves while holding blister packs of blue capsules.

Hands selecting blue-and-white medicine boxes on pharmacy shelves while holding blister packs of blue capsules.

Ramipril capsules precautionary recall

After a packing error the government have announced a precautionary recall of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules.

Jun 5

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