Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
3,542
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+29%

BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 457 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,275 to the NHS. This is 29% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items457
Total Quantity3,542
Total NHS Cost£7,275
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+29%

Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison

This practice457 items
National average per practice354 items
Difference+29% vs national average
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.