Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE SEVEN DAY SERVICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
184
Total Quantity
1,642
NHS Cost
£401
vs National Avg
-48%

PRIMARY CARE SEVEN DAY SERVICE prescribed 184 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £401 to the NHS. This is 48% below the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items184
Total Quantity1,642
Total NHS Cost£401
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-48%

Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison

This practice184 items
National average per practice354 items
Difference-48% 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.