Efficacy of Pegetron® Redipen™ Treatment and Treatment Compliance of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C in Canada (P04423)

Pegetron® Redipen™ Prospective Optimal Weight-based Dosing Response Program

Treatment compliance is a key success factor in obtaining the full benefit of Pegetron (peginterferon alfa-2b [PegIFN-2b] plus ribavirin combination) therapy for patients. Treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) in Canada to whom Pegetron Redipen was prescribed will receive Pegetron Redipen therapy in accordance with approved labeling. The study will assess the effect of the newly approved Pegetron Redipen on treatment compliance and its effect on sustained virologic response rates. Sustained virologic response is defined as negative hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid (HCV-RNA) six months post-treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C
• Adults (>18 years of age)
• Prescribed Pegetron Redipen
• Must meet all requirements for treatment with Pegetron Redipen
• Must be able to obtain reimbursement of medication through private or provincial coverage

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] positive)
• HIV antibody positive
• Post liver transplant patients
• Any other exclusion criteria as per the product Monograph