Sumatriptan succinate
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
2.5M
NHS Cost
£24.3M
Practices
7,108
Avg per Practice
354
Overview
Sumatriptan succinate is prescribed by 7,108 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,517,185 items were prescribed at a total cost of £24,347,148 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
212,383
Jun 2026
201,440
Jun 2026
217,182
Jun 2026
202,835
Jun 2026
203,813
Jun 2026
218,288
Jun 2026
207,113
Jun 2026
210,390
Jun 2026
218,175
Jun 2026
195,692
Jun 2026
212,576
Jun 2026
203,686
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 81.1K | 273 | 297 | -16.1% ▼ |
| S | 78.9K | 179 | 441 | +24.5% ▲ |
| NG | 66.1K | 143 | 462 | +30.5% ▲ |
| NE | 63.7K | 149 | 428 | +20.8% ▲ |
| M | 56.3K | 190 | 296 | -16.3% ▼ |
| PE | 53.0K | 97 | 547 | +54.4% ▲ |
| LE | 47.7K | 132 | 361 | +2.0% ▲ |
| L | 46.1K | 149 | 310 | -12.6% ▼ |
| CV | 42.5K | 122 | 349 | -1.5% vs avg |
| DN | 41.5K | 91 | 456 | +28.7% ▲ |
| BS | 41.3K | 80 | 516 | +45.7% ▲ |
| NR | 41.1K | 75 | 548 | +54.8% ▲ |
| BN | 40.9K | 81 | 504 | +42.4% ▲ |
| DE | 40.3K | 89 | 453 | +27.9% ▲ |
| NN | 40.0K | 70 | 571 | +61.3% ▲ |
| PO | 39.9K | 67 | 595 | +68.0% ▲ |
| ST | 36.5K | 87 | 420 | +18.5% ▲ |
| IP | 36.1K | 65 | 555 | +56.8% ▲ |
| N | 35.6K | 125 | 285 | -19.6% ▼ |
| RG | 34.9K | 71 | 492 | +38.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 3,748 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 2,988 |
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 2,835 |
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.