An Observational Study of Rituximab in Combination With Methotrexate in Participants With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Non-interventional Multicenter Study of MabThera® (Rituximab) in Combination With Methotrexate in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

This observational study will assess the efficacy and safety of combination of rituximab (MabThera) and methotrexate in participants with active refractory rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have failed to respond to a single course of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy in routine clinical practice. Data will be collected from participants for 12 months after the first dose of rituximab or a minimum of 6 months following a rituximab re-treatment course.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Active rheumatoid arthritis
• Inadequate response to a single TNF inhibitor
• Participants receiving rituximab therapy in accordance with the prescribing information
• Signed data release form within 6 weeks (42 days) of initiating rituximab therapy
• Women of childbearing potential must use effective form of contraception

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contra-indication to receive rituximab according to the local labelling
• Previous treatment with rituximab
• Treatment with any investigational drug within 30 days prior to enrolment