Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at BLACKTHORN
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
416
Total Quantity
3,739
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+17.5%
BLACKTHORN prescribed 416 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,448 to the NHS. This is 17.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,739 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,448 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.5% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +17.5% 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.