Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,058
Total Quantity
8,102
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+198.8%

SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,058 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,617 to the NHS. This is 198.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,058
Total Quantity8,102
Total NHS Cost£9,617
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+198.8%

Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,058 items
National average per practice354 items
Difference+198.8% 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.