Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
4,703
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+51.6%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 537 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,580 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,580 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.6% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +51.6% 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.