Serious Shortage Protocols for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules – extension

Dear colleagues

Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules (SSP087), which was due to end on Friday 29^th May 2026)

The new end date for this SSP is Friday 24^th July 2026.

The SSPs are available to view onthe NHS Business Service Authority (BSA)’s dedicated SSP web page.

If you have any questions regarding the SSPs please contact the NHS Prescription Service:

Email: nhsbsa.prescriptionservices@nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0300 330 1349

Textphone: 18001 0300 330 1349

To access the latest information about SSPs (including supporting guidance), please visit the following link – https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/serious-shortage-protocols-ssps.

Many thanks for your assistance with this request

On Behalf of Department of Health and Social Care