Sumatriptan (P medicine)

Sumatriptan (P medicine)

How to supply sumatriptan over the counter (OTC) for the treatment of migraine quickly and safely, in line with its marketing authorisation.

Published: 21 November 2016

Updated: 26 November 2025

This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Sections on this page

  • Sumatriptan
  • Decision-making process for supply
  • Quantity to supply and repeat requests
  • Supply to the person’s representative
  • Counselling
  • Record-keeping
  • Summary of product information
  • Migraine
  • Alternative treatments
  • Confidence in consultation skills
  • Further information

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