DR. MELISSA MCGOWAN TERRILL O.D.
Prescription History 1013907310
Optometrist in Sun Prairie, WI
What does Dr. Terrill prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Terrill wrote 350 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 161 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. Terrill 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 Wisconsin prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 161 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $11.03 per fill, versus $12.02 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
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 32 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 39% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $13.50 per fill, versus $17.48 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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 68% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $130.99 per fill, versus $76.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 21 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $14.62 per fill, versus $20.91 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
Tafluprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 21 prescriptions for Tafluprost, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $154.70 per fill, versus $186.14 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 17% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $83.83 per fill, versus $42.36 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
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 18 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 23% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $21.40 per fill, versus $15.91 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
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 17 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 27% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.80 per fill, versus $31.08 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 14 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 67% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $35.41 per fill, versus $35.35 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 11 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 28% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $489.02 per fill, versus $473.20 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 conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Terrill wrote 11 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 34% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $12.32 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. Terrill’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Terrill prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Terrill's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (161), Dorzolamide-Timolol (32) and Fluorometholone (25).
How does Dr. Terrill's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Terrill prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Terrill 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 Wisconsin 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.
