Batches of high blood pressure drug recalled due to ‘contamination’

Experts stressed that people should not abruptly stop taking their medication without consulting a pharmacist or doctor first.

Batches of a drug used to treat high blood pressure have been recalled by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).

It has advised that specific batches of some products be recalled to pharmacy level and emphasised that the step is being taken as a precautionary measure.