Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,156
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+226.4%

THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,156 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,065 to the NHS. This is 226.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,156
Total Quantity11,268
Total NHS Cost£12,065
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+226.4%

Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,156 items
National average per practice354 items
Difference+226.4% 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.