Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
651
Total Quantity
5,739
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+83.8%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 651 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,060 to the NHS. This is 83.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,739 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,060 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.8% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +83.8% 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.