Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation is provided comprising fosinopril which is the prodrug of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, fosinoprilat. The formulation is characterized by comprising in the range of about 0.25 to about 5% glyceryl dibehenate which has been found to be a highly useful lubricant in the manufacture of tablets according to the present invention, enhancing the stability of fosinopril as compared to prior art formulations.