MARC BRIAN SHLACHTER M.D.
Prescription History 1700970621
Family Medicine in Laie, HI
What does Dr. Shlachter prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shlachter wrote 280 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 62 prescriptions for 40 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. Shlachter prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Hawaii prescribers.
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 62 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $30.56 per fill, versus $20.05 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 38 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 70% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $25.30 per fill, versus $25.92 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 33 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 39% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $10.34 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $36.17 per fill, versus $14.03 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 29% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $23.56 per fill, versus $17.36 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (139). Medicare paid $22.58 per fill, versus $11.03 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 a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 16 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about 40% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,787.46 per fill, versus $1,243.94 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 31% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $6.37 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 24% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $15.79 per fill, versus $13.23 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 13 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 62% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $379.32 per fill, versus $335.63 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Shlachter wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 18% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $14.10 per fill, versus $12.13 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. Shlachter’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shlachter prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shlachter's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (62), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (38) and Lisinopril (33).
How does Dr. Shlachter's prescribing compare with other Hawaii prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shlachter prescribes 11 less often than the typical Hawaii prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shlachter 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 Hawaii 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.
