Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,620
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+357.5%

COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,620 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,760 to the NHS. This is 357.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,620
Total Quantity13,822
Total NHS Cost£6,760
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+357.5%

Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,620 items
National average per practice354 items
Difference+357.5% 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.