PAUL T KU MD
Prescription History 1740293174
Emergency Medicine in Morrilton, AR
What does Dr. Ku prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ku wrote 263 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Ibuprofen, with 49 prescriptions for 49 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. Ku prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Arkansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 49 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $10.18 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 35 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.22 per fill, versus $7.29 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 35 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $13.76 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 33 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 40% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $17.57 per fill, versus $28.30 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 26 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.17 per fill, versus $8.47 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 25 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $2.50 per fill, versus $6.86 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.04 per fill, versus $3.89 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1.38 per fill, versus $4.96 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 medication is used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 11 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $16.57 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Ku wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $1.09 per fill, versus $10.17 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. Ku’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ku prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ku's most prescribed medications were Ibuprofen (49), Cephalexin (35) and Ondansetron Odt (35).
How does Dr. Ku's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ku prescribes 1 more often than the typical Arkansas prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ku 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 Arkansas 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.
