Mundipharma International Limited

LONDON, October 12, 2011 - RA patients agree better management of joint morning stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis would help get them back to work On World Arthritis Day, new research from Mundipharma International Limited reveals that across Europe, 28% of those with RA who are employed and suffered from morning stiffness for at least one hour per day (n=582) have reduced the number of hours they work and 29% have been unable to work as a direct result of morning joint stiffness caused by RA.[1] In addition, almost half (47%, n=534) of those with RA who are in employment and who suffer from morning stiffness for at least an hour each morning believe their performance at work is adversely affected by their morning stiffness.[1] Patients whose work is affected by their symptoms state this happens, on average, for a cumulative 8.7 hours each week.[1] During these hours patients believe they are only performing at 59% of their usual level.[1] These findings form part of research commissioned by Mundipharma International to understand the impact of RA and its associated symptoms on working life.