Rafia S. Rasu, PhD

Articles

October 12th 2022

Long-term Medication Adherence and Preventive vs Reactive Care Utilization Among Older Adults With Diabetes

Aliza R. Karpes Matusevich, PhD Christy Xavier, PharmD Rafia S. Rasu, PhD

This study using Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data found greater health care utilization and expenditure among adults 65 years and older who were adherent to oral hypoglycemic agents.

August 2nd 2010

Anticonvulsant Use After Formulary Status Change for Brand-Name Second-Generation Anticonvulsants

Hemal Patel, PharmD, MBA Diana C. Toe, PharmD Shawn Burke, RPh Rafia S. Rasu, PhD

The utilization pattern of anticonvulsants after a change in preferred-formulary coverage resulted in health plan savings of $0.16 per member per month.

April 1st 2010

Economic Evaluation of an Internet-Based Weight Management Program

Rafia S. Rasu, PhD Christine M. Hunter, PhD Alan L. Peterson, PhD Heather M. Maruska, BSc, PharmD(Cand) John P. Foreyt, PhD

An Internet-based weight management program provides a cost-effective alternative for weight management.