Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
9,717
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+140%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 850 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,451 to the NHS. This is 140% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,451 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +140% vs national average |
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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.