Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
466
Total Quantity
4,476
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+31.6%
GP DIRECT prescribed 466 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,642 to the NHS. This is 31.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 466 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,642 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.6% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 466 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +31.6% 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.