Rizatriptan
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
378.3K
NHS Cost
£9.7M
Practices
6,364
Avg per Practice
59
Overview
Rizatriptan is prescribed by 6,364 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 378,277 items were prescribed at a total cost of £9,725,465 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25,645
Jun 2026
24,585
Jun 2026
26,422
Jun 2026
25,342
Jun 2026
24,559
Jun 2026
26,423
Jun 2026
25,084
Jun 2026
25,875
Jun 2026
25,802
Jun 2026
23,390
Jun 2026
25,137
Jun 2026
24,734
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 13.0K | 197 | 66 | +11.3% ▲ |
| S | 9,116 | 145 | 63 | +5.9% ▲ |
| IP | 8,533 | 59 | 145 | +143.4% ▲ |
| CM | 8,329 | 67 | 124 | +109.3% ▲ |
| TN | 7,745 | 72 | 108 | +81.1% ▲ |
| CO | 7,650 | 42 | 182 | +206.6% ▲ |
| BN | 7,573 | 76 | 100 | +67.7% ▲ |
| NR | 7,309 | 69 | 106 | +78.3% ▲ |
| PL | 7,133 | 49 | 146 | +145.1% ▲ |
| GL | 7,119 | 65 | 110 | +84.3% ▲ |
| PO | 7,044 | 62 | 114 | +91.2% ▲ |
| NN | 6,985 | 62 | 113 | +89.7% ▲ |
| PE | 6,726 | 90 | 75 | +25.8% ▲ |
| LS | 6,457 | 86 | 75 | +26.4% ▲ |
| LE | 6,290 | 96 | 66 | +10.3% ▲ |
| M | 6,251 | 136 | 46 | -22.6% ▼ |
| NG | 5,773 | 113 | 51 | -14.0% ▼ |
| EX | 5,612 | 56 | 100 | +68.7% ▲ |
| CH | 5,608 | 63 | 89 | +49.8% ▲ |
| RG | 5,571 | 60 | 93 | +56.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 714 |
| BEACON MEDICAL GROUP | 632 |
| CHELMER MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 548 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Analgesics
- Paragraph: Antimigraine drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.