Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
669
Total Quantity
5,262
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+88.9%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 669 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,511 to the NHS. This is 88.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,511 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.9% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +88.9% 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.