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Pharmacare Hawaii 
Care Done Right

Locally owned and operated, we have been serving Hawaii since 1927

Our Story

Our deep roots in the local community span three generations, beginning in 1927 when Naonobu Yoshino opened Yoshino Drug Store at the corner of King and Kaheka Streets. His son, Richard Yoshino, followed in his footsteps by founding Value Drug Ltd. in Kalihi in 1953. Richard’s son, Byron Yoshino, also became a Pharmacist, continuing the family legacy as the third generation of Yoshino leadership in pharmacy services.

Mr. & Mrs. Naonobu Yoshino in Yoshino Drug.

The Founding of Pharmacare Hawaii

In 1983, Byron Yoshino and Rick Sakurada founded Pharmacare Hawaii after recognizing a growing need for in-home IV antibiotic and total parenteral nutrition therapy. By combining advanced clinical therapies with highly personalized care, Pharmacare Hawaii became the first company in the state to deliver high-tech treatments outside of the hospital setting, offering patients greater convenience while helping reduce the overall cost of care.

Pharmacare Hawaii Today

Today, Pharmacare Hawaii is one of the state’s largest diversified healthcare providers, committed to the health and well-being of communities across the islands. Our services include infusion therapy, specialty pharmacy and medication management in long term care homes and facilities.

Our values

Our Mission Embraces Core Hawaiian Values

Our mission of “Care Done Right.” reflects our deep commitment to improving the quality of life for every patient we serve. We strive to deliver uncompromised healthcare with compassion, respect, and exceptional value. We are guided by Hawaiian principles that honor our community and our ohana.

Malama

Selfless caring and compassion

Kuleana

A sense of responsibility

Lokahi

Harmony and unity through teamwork

Pono

Performance with honesty and integrity

Aloha

Living and treating others with mutual love and respect

Our Leadership Team

Our executive team is rooted in Hawaii and united by a shared dedication to caring for our island communities. With decades of healthcare experience, they lead with heart, integrity, and a commitment to Care Done Right. Their leadership shapes our culture, supports our teams, and advances our mission every day.

Byron Yoshino

Byron Yoshino

President/CEO

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Anton Smith

Anton Smith

COO

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Kim Yoshino

Kim Yoshino

Executive Vice President

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Walt Kunimitsu

Walt Kunimitsu

Vice President of Pharmacy Operations

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Amy Buczynski

Amy Buczynski

Director of Sales & Marketing

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Dawn Eyman

Dawn Eyman

Director of Human Resources

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Keith Leong

Keith Leong

Director of Information Technology

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Karie Terada

Karie Terada

Director of Pharmacy Operations & Compliance

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Cherryl Thornock

Cherryl Thornock

Controller

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Marcus Perry

Marcus Perry

Director of Revenue Cycle Management

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We’re Hiring

Join our team and make a difference in healthcare.

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Our Commitment to Hawaii

We are deeply committed to Hawaii, delivering trusted, patient-centered care to communities across the islands. As a local employer, we invest in creating quality jobs, developing talent, and supporting long term careers in healthcare. Our mission reflects a responsibility not only to our patients, but to the people and communities we serve.

The Gold Standard

We operate in accordance with the strictest rules in healthcare. 

The Compliance Team and URAC logos

The Compliance Team regularly evaluates our facilities, policies, and procedures to ensure we operate with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. We have earned the designation of “Exemplary Provider,” the highest possible status, every year, reflecting our unwavering commitment to quality and compliance. We are proud of this achievement and remain focused on continually strengthening our processes to deliver the very best care to our patients.

URAC accreditation is an independent, third-party validation that confirms we meet rigorous standards for quality and performance. This accreditation reflects our strong commitment to patient safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We are proud to hold dual URAC accreditations for Specialty Pharmacy and as a Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Supplier.

Have any questions?

Contact our team if you have any questions about Pharmacare Hawaii.