DAVID FAIRCLOTH
Prescription History 1104511294
Family Medicine in Columbia, SC
What does David Faircloth prescribe?
In 2024, David Faircloth wrote 230 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 43 prescriptions for 16 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 David Faircloth prescribes.
Medications 13 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 43 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $5.78 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 19 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $12.91 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 18 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (187). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $10.24 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 18 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 18 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $10.13 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $36.00 per fill, versus $30.67 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $23.86 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $14.15 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,388.67 per fill, versus $1,010.62 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $11.72 per fill, versus $6.57 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 South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 19% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $14.29 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
David Faircloth wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $7.86 per fill, versus $15.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about David Faircloth’s prescriptions
What does David Faircloth prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, David Faircloth's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (43), Hydrochlorothiazide (22) and Omeprazole (19).
How does David Faircloth's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, David Faircloth prescribes 13 less often than the typical South Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication David Faircloth 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 South Carolina 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.
