Observational Study of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Multi National, Multi-center Non-interventional Study in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients Treated With Tocilizumab (Actemra)

This multi-center, observational study will evaluate the clinical practice patterns, efficacy and safety of RoActemra/Actemra in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response (or were intolerant to) treatment with non-biological DMARDs or with one biological agent. Data will be collected from each eligible patient initiated on RoActemra/Actemra treatment by their treating physician according to approved label for 6 months from start of treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
• Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
• Inadequate response (or intolerant) to non-biological DMARDs or one biologic agent
• Patients initiating treatment with RoActemra/Actemra on their physician's decision (in accordance with the local label), including patients who started treatment with RoActemra/Actemra in the 8 weeks prior to the enrolment visit

Exclusion Criteria:

• RoActemra/Actemra treatment more than 8 weeks prior to the enrolment visit
• Previous RoActemra/Actemra treatment in a clinical trial or for compassionate use
• Enrolled in an ongoing clinical trial and/or treatment with any investigational agent within 4 weeks (or 5 half-lives of the investigational agent, whichever is longer) before starting treatment with RoActemra/Actemra
• History of autoimmune disease or any joint inflammatory disease other than rheumatoid arthritis