Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
4,154
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+10.7%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 392 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,808 to the NHS. This is 10.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,808 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.7% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +10.7% 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.