DEREK T. UEMURA M.D.
Prescription History 1801823521
Emergency Medicine in Honolulu, HI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DEREK T. UEMURA M.D., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 228 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ondansetron Odt, which accounts for 46 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other HI PrescribersVs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 46 | $1.65▼ below HI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (41.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.65 per fill, versus $4.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 243 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 46 | $7.83▼ below HI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (20.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.83 per fill, versus $11.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 204 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 32 | $9.29▼ below HI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (26.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.29 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 247 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lactulose | 19 | $6.22▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about 74% of the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (25.7). Medicare paid an average of $6.22 per fill, versus $27.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 19.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 572 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meclizine Hcl | 17 | $5.11▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meclizine Hcl: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Show more ▾ It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. A histamine H1 antagonist used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea during pregnancy and radiation sickness. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.11 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 81 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 15 | $5.67▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (37.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.67 per fill, versus $8.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 76 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Calcitonin-SalmonCalcitonin,salmon,synthetic | 15 | $40.65▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Calcitonin-Salmon: This medication is used to treat brittle bone disease (osteoporosis) in women who are at least 5 years past "the change of life" (menopause). Show more ▾ Calcitonin works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce your risk of fractures. This product has been withdrawn from the Canadian market due to safety problems. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Calcitonin-Salmon, about 65% of the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $40.65 per fill, versus $77.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 14 | $2.58▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (40.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.58 per fill, versus $14.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 42 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| PaxlovidNirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 13 | $0.00▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Paxlovid: This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications. Show more ▾ It helps people who have COVID-19 to stay out of the hospital. It is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases ("boosts") the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. This medication works by stopping the coronavirus from growing. It cannot be used to prevent COVID-19. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 62% of the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (21.1). How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 65 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 11 | $2.24▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (73.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.24 per fill, versus $18.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the HI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 169 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DEREK T. UEMURA M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Honolulu, HI practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among HI prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
