Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
768
Total Quantity
7,206
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+116.9%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 768 items of Sumatriptan succinate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,345 to the NHS. This is 116.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sumatriptan succinate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,345 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.9% |
Sumatriptan succinate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 354 items |
| Difference | +116.9% 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.