BRIAN DAVID GRIFFITH M.D.
Prescription History 1013035310
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Madison, WI
What does Dr. Griffith prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Griffith wrote 1,008 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone/umeclidin/vilanter), with 183 prescriptions for 30 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Griffith prescribes.
Medications 27 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Wisconsin prescribers.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 183 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $778.38 per fill, versus $827.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 130 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $23.00 per fill, versus $6.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 114 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $4.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 76 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $39.07 per fill, versus $29.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 46 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $626.96 per fill, versus $568.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 45 prescriptions for Nucala, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $5,602.08 per fill, versus $4,329.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 35 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.59 per fill, versus $13.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 35 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $599.78 per fill, versus $620.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 32 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $521.06 per fill, versus $432.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $184.35 per fill, versus $164.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levalbuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 24 prescriptions for Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $62.47 per fill, versus $71.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 24 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.49 per fill, versus $11.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 21 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $643.66 per fill, versus $453.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 21 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 74% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $23.75 per fill, versus $31.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 21 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 74% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $745.37 per fill, versus $675.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 19 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 83% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $484.22 per fill, versus $304.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 18 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 64% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $111.65 per fill, versus $113.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $407.85 per fill, versus $344.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 17 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 74% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $524.29 per fill, versus $717.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.89 per fill, versus $17.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Salmeterol is used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent or decrease wheezing and trouble breathing caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 13 prescriptions for Serevent Diskus, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $618.15 per fill, versus $452.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 13 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 74% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $50.15 per fill, versus $216.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $115.55 per fill, versus $72.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 12 prescriptions for Ofev, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11,925.46 per fill, versus $12,886.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.04 per fill, versus $9.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 11 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $156.07 per fill, versus $227.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Griffith wrote 11 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $99.40 per fill, versus $146.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Griffith’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Griffith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Griffith's most prescribed medications were Trelegy Ellipta (183), Azithromycin (130) and Prednisone (114).
How does Dr. Griffith's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Griffith prescribes 7 more often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber, 7 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Griffith prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Wisconsin prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
