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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.
Healthwatch Somerset
Jun 5
Ramipril capsules precautionary recall
After a packing error the government have announced a precautionary recall of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules.
Healthwatch Somerset
Jun 5
Healthwatch Somerset newsletter May 2026
Catch up with the latest news about our work and updates about local health and care services.
Healthwatch Somerset
May 27
Reports
The people’s voice: What matters most to you in Somerset health and care services 2026/27
We asked you to help shape our workplan for 2026/27 and our latest report shows the results of what you told us.
Healthwatch Somerset
May 18
Enter and View report: Elliscombe House Care Home, Wincanton
In June 2025 we undertook an Enter and View visit to Elliscombe House to observe the quality of service and talk to people using the service, including residents, relatives and staff.
Healthwatch Somerset
Aug 26, 2025
Who Cares? Hearing how caregivers view available support and resources in Somerset
Triggered by increasing concerns raised by local carers and chosen as a priority through the 2024 People's Vote, our report aims to...
Healthwatch Somerset
Aug 19, 2025
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