An Observational Study on Long-Term Effectiveness and Safety of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) in Daily Practice in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (ICHIBAN)

A Prospective, Non-interventional Multi-center Observational Study to Evaluate the Long-term Effectiveness and Safety of Tocilizumab in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis in Daily Practice

This prospective, multi-center observational study will assess the long-term efficacy and safety of RoActemra/Actemra in daily practice in patients with active moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response or are intolerant to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or tumour necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists. Data will be collected from patients initiated on RoActemra/Actemra treatment according to label by decision of the treating physician. Anticipated time for data collection from each patient will be 2 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
• Active moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
• Inadequate response or intolerant to previous therapy with one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or tumour necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists
• Prescription of RoActemra/Actemra according to label

Exclusion Criteria:

N/A