An Observational Study of Mircera (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta) in Stage III-IV Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis With Renal Anemia

Efficacy of Methoxy Poly-Ethylene Glycol Epoetin Beta (C.E.R.A.) for Correction of Anemia and Maintenance of the Hb Levels in CKD Patients in Stage III - IV, Not on Dialysis, Treated According to Routine Clinical Practice

This observational study will evaluate the use in clinical practice and efficacy of Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) in stage III-IV chronic kidney disease patients not on dialysis receiving Mircera for the treatment of chronic renal anemia. Eligible patients will be followed for 24 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients, 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive
• Patients with stage III-IV chronic kidney disease not on dialysis
• Erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) naïve with Hb < 10 g/dL, or on treatment with ESAs other than Mircera and Hb within the target range of 10-12 g/dL
• Adequate iron status as judged by the treating physician

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hypersensitivity to recombinant human erythropoietin, polyethylene glycol or to any constituent of the study medication
• Clinically significant concomitant disease or disorder as defined by protocol
• Clinical suspicion of pure red cell aplasia (PRCA)
• Planned elective surgery during the study period , except for cataract surgery or vascular access surgery
• Transfusion of red blood cells in the previous 2 months
• Pregnant women
• Contraindications for Mircera according to local prescribing information or as judged by the investigator