Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

507

Total Quantity

4,308

NHS Cost

£5.3K

vs National Avg

+43.2%

THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 507 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,289 to the NHS. This is 43.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	507
Total Quantity	4,308
Total NHS Cost	£5,289
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+43.2%

Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	507 items
National average per practice	354 items
Difference	+43.2% 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.