Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,665
Total Quantity
22.6K
NHS Cost
£33.6K
vs National Avg
+652.5%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,665 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,583 to the NHS. This is 652.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
212

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,665
Total Quantity22,611
Total NHS Cost£33,583
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+652.5%

Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,665 items
National average per practice354 items
Difference+652.5% 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.