Zolmitriptan
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
426.6K
NHS Cost
£15.3M
Practices
6,570
Avg per Practice
65
Overview
Zolmitriptan is prescribed by 6,570 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 426,588 items were prescribed at a total cost of £15,326,665 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30,768
Jun 2026
28,750
Jun 2026
31,352
Jun 2026
29,391
Jun 2026
28,371
Jun 2026
30,583
Jun 2026
29,463
Jun 2026
30,565
Jun 2026
30,366
Jun 2026
27,268
Jun 2026
29,260
Jun 2026
28,882
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.4K | 89 | 140 | +115.1% ▲ |
| S | 12.4K | 155 | 80 | +23.1% ▲ |
| B | 12.1K | 205 | 59 | -9.2% ▼ |
| NG | 10.4K | 129 | 80 | +23.9% ▲ |
| NE | 9,161 | 131 | 70 | +7.7% ▲ |
| NR | 8,239 | 72 | 114 | +76.3% ▲ |
| TN | 8,215 | 71 | 116 | +78.3% ▲ |
| LE | 8,021 | 107 | 75 | +15.6% ▲ |
| M | 7,700 | 147 | 52 | -19.3% ▼ |
| CV | 7,490 | 95 | 79 | +21.4% ▲ |
| BN | 7,424 | 73 | 102 | +56.7% ▲ |
| ST | 7,424 | 82 | 91 | +39.4% ▲ |
| RG | 7,375 | 64 | 115 | +77.5% ▲ |
| NN | 7,071 | 63 | 112 | +72.9% ▲ |
| OX | 6,655 | 56 | 119 | +83.1% ▲ |
| SK | 6,620 | 70 | 95 | +45.8% ▲ |
| YO | 6,440 | 47 | 137 | +111.1% ▲ |
| DN | 6,408 | 68 | 94 | +45.1% ▲ |
| CT | 6,285 | 49 | 128 | +97.7% ▲ |
| BS | 6,164 | 77 | 80 | +23.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 891 |
| HOLDERNESS HEALTH | 644 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 570 |
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.