Adherence to Treatment With PegIntron Pen Plus Rebetol in Treatment-naïve Adult Patients With Hepatitis C in Romania (Study P04247)

Evaluation of Adherence Rate in Patients Receiving PegIntron Pen / Rebetol for Hepatitis C

Adherence to the prescribed treatment regimen with PegIntron and Rebetol affects the chance of achieving a sustained virologic response in patients with hepatitis C. The objective of this study is to evaluate the proportion of patients who complete treatment with PegIntron pen and Rebetol while participating in a patient assistance program. The patient assistance program can consist of prophylactic treatment (eg, with growth factors, psychiatric medications) or other interventions (eg, psychotherapy, patient support groups, visiting nurse, nurse telephone calls, educational literature).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Treatment-naïve patients with hepatitis C
• Patients treated with PegIntron pen and Rebetol
• Patients receiving patient assistance program

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not applicable