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Rituximab

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SFDA Saudi Arabia — SFDA human drug list

Trade nameStrengthForm · routePackPublic priceTypeCompanyStatus
MABTHERA 10MG-1ML CONC. FOR I.V INFUSION10 mg/mlConcentrate and diluent for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 VialSAR 4795.95Biological · PrescriptionROCHEValid
MABTHERA 10MG-1ML CONC. FOR I.V INFUSION10 mg/mlConcentrate and diluent for solution for infusion · Intravenous use2 VialSAR 1914.70Biological · PrescriptionROCHEValid
MABTHERA 119.4 MG SOLUTION FOR SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION119.4 mgConcentrate and diluent for solution for infusion · Subcutaneous use1 VialSAR 8037.25Biological · PrescriptionROCHEValid
MABTHERA 120 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR SUBCUTANEOUS FOR INJECTION120 mg/mlConcentrate and diluent for solution for infusion · Subcutaneous use1 VialSAR 5626.50Biological · PrescriptionF.Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.Valid
Rixathon10 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use3 VialSAR 1912.05Biological · PrescriptionSandoz GmbHValid
Rixathon10 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use2 VialSAR 6373.55Biological · PrescriptionSANDOZ GMBHValid
Ruxience 100 mg per 10 ml10 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 VialSAR 455.60Biological · PrescriptionPfizer Europe MA EEIGValid
Ruxience 500 mg per 50 ml10 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 VialSAR 2276.10Biological · PrescriptionPfizer Europe MA EEIGValid
TRUXIMA500 mgConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 VialSAR 3701.40Biological · PrescriptionJazeera Pharmaceutical Industries (JPI)Valid
TRUXIMA100 mgConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use2 VialSAR 1555.70Biological · PrescriptionJazeera Pharmaceutical Industries (JPI)Valid
Indications — CHI Daman Drug Formulary

ACQUIRED HEMOPHILIA; ADULT ACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL); ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME; AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS; BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA; CASTLEMAN DISEASE; CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY DEMYELINATING POLYRADICULONEUROPATHY; CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (CLL); DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA (DLBCL); FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA; GLOMERULAR DISEASE; GRAFT VERSUS HOST DISEASE - CHRONIC; GRANULOMATOSIS WITH POLYANGIITIS AND MICROSCOPIC POLYANGIITIS; HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA; HYPERTHYROIDISM; IMMUNE THROMBOCYPTOPENIC PUPURA; LYMPHOPLASMACYTIC LYMPHOMA; MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA; MARGINAL ZONE LYMPHOMA; MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS; MYASTHENIA GRAVIS; MYOSITIS; NON-INFECTIOUS UVEITIS; PEDIATRIC B-CELL LYMPHOMA; PEMPHIGUS; POMPE DISEASE (IOPD/LOPD); PROGRESSIVE FAMILIAL INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS; RENAL TRANSPLANT; RHEUMATOID ARITHRITIS; SARCOIDOSIS; SJOGREN'S SYNDROME; SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS; THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)

ProductStrengthForm · routeApplicantStatusFirst approved
RITUXAN100MG/10ML (10MG/ML); 500MG/50ML (10MG/ML)solution · intravenousGENENTECHPrescription26 Nov 1997
TRUXIMA100MG/10ML(10MG/ML); 500MG/50ML(10MG/ML)injectable · injectionCELLTRION INCPrescription28 Nov 2018
RUXIENCE100MG/10ML(10MG/ML); 500MG/50ML(10MG/ML)injectable · injectionPFIZER INCPrescription23 Jul 2019
RIABNI100MG/10ML(10MG/ML)injectable · injectionAMGEN INCPrescription17 Dec 2020
ZIMRIXBY100MG/10ML; 500MG/50MLinjectionDR REDDYS LABS SAPrescription31 Jul 2026

EMA European Union — centrally authorised medicines

MabThera Roche Registration GmbH · Authorised · authorised 2 Jun 1998 · ATC L01XC02

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

MabThera is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) MabThera is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated adult patients with stage III?IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. MabThera maintenance therapy is indicated for the treatment of adult follicular lymphoma patients responding to induction therapy. MabThera monotherapy is indicated for treatment of adult patients with stage III?IV follicular lymphoma who are chemoresistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. MabThera is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non?Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. MabThera in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients (aged ? 6 months to < 18 years old) with previously untreated advanced stage CD20 positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), Burkitt lymphoma (BL)/Burkitt leukaemia (mature B-cell acute leukaemia) (BAL) or Burkitt-like lymphoma (BLL). Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) MabThera in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated and relapsed/refractory CLL. Only limited data are available on efficacy and safety for patients previously treated with monoclonal antibodies including MabThera or patients refractory to previous MabThera plus chemotherapy. Rheumatoid arthritis MabThera in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to other disease?modifying anti?rheumatic drugs (DMARD) including one or more tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor therapies. MabThera has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X?ray and to improve physical function, when given in combination with methotrexate. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis MabThera, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). MabThera, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the induction of remission in paediatric patients (aged ? 2 to < 18 years old) with severe, active GPA (Wegener’s) and MPA. Pemphigus vulgaris MabThera is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV).

Truxima Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. · Authorised · authorised 17 Feb 2017 · ATC L01FA01

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Truxima is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Truxima is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated patients with stage III IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Truxima maintenance therapy is indicated for the treatment of follicular lymphoma patients responding to induction therapy. Truxima monotherapy is indicated for treatment of patients with stage III IV follicular lymphoma who are chemo resistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. Truxima is indicated for the treatment of patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Truxima in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated and relapsed/refractory CLL. Only limited data are available on efficacy and safety for patients previously treated with monoclonal antibodies including Truxima or patients refractory to previous Truxima plus chemotherapy. Rheumatoid arthritis Truxima in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to other disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs (DMARD) including one or more tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor therapies. Truxima has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X ray and to improve physical function, when given in combination with methotrexate. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis Truxima, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). Pemphigus vulgaris Truxima is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV).

Rixathon Sandoz GmbH · Authorised · authorised 15 Jun 2017 · ATC L01FA01

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Rixathon is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Rixathon is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated adult patients with stage III-IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Rixathon maintenance therapy is indicated for the treatment of adult follicular lymphoma patients responding to induction therapy. Rixathon monotherapy is indicated for treatment of adult patients with stage III-IV follicular lymphoma who are chemoresistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. Rixathon is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. Rixathon in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients (aged ? 6 months to < 18 years old) with previously untreated advanced stage CD20 positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), Burkitt lymphoma (BL)/Burkitt leukaemia (mature B-cell acute leukaemia) (BAL) or Burkitt-like lymphoma (BLL). Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Rixathon in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated and relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Only limited data are available on efficacy and safety for patients previously treated with monoclonal antibodies including rituximab or patients refractory to previous rituximab plus chemotherapy. See section 5.1 for further information. Rheumatoid arthritis Rixathon in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to other disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) including one or more tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor therapies. Rituximab has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X-ray and to improve physical function, when given in combination with methotrexate. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis Rixathon, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). Rixathon, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the induction of remission in paediatric patients (aged ? 2 to < 18 years old) with severe, active GPA (Wegener’s) and MPA. Pemphigus vulgaris Rixathon is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV).

Riximyo Sandoz GmbH · Authorised · authorised 15 Jun 2017 · ATC L01FA01

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Riximyo is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Riximyo is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated adult patients with stage III-IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Riximyo maintenance therapy is indicated for the treatment of adult follicular lymphoma patients responding to induction therapy. Riximyo monotherapy is indicated for treatment of adult patients with stage III-IV follicular lymphoma who are chemoresistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. Riximyo is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. Riximyo in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients (aged ? 6 months to < 18 years old) with previously untreated advanced stage CD20 positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), Burkitt lymphoma (BL)/Burkitt leukaemia (mature B-cell acute leukaemia) (BAL) or Burkitt-like lymphoma (BLL). Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Riximyo in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated and relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Only limited data are available on efficacy and safety for patients previously treated with monoclonal antibodies including rituximab or patients refractory to previous rituximab plus chemotherapy. See section 5.1 for further information. Rheumatoid arthritis Riximyo in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to other disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) including one or more tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor therapies. Rituximab has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X-ray and to improve physical function, when given in combination with methotrexate. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis Riximyo, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). Riximyo, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the induction of remission in paediatric patients (aged ? 2 to < 18 years old) with severe, active GPA (Wegener’s) and MPA. Pemphigus vulgaris Riximyo is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV).

Blitzima Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. · Authorised · authorised 13 Jul 2017 · ATC L01FA01

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Blitzima is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Blitzima is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated patients with stage III-IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Blitzima maintenance therapy is indicated for the treatment of follicular lymphoma patients responding to induction therapy. Blitzima monotherapy is indicated for treatment of patients with stage III-IV follicular lymphoma who are chemo-resistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. Blitzima is indicated for the treatment of patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Blitzima in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated and relapsed/refractory CLL. Only limited data are available on efficacy and safety for patients previously treated with monoclonal antibodies including Blitzima or patients refractory to previous Blitzima plus chemotherapy.

Ruxience Pfizer Europe MA EEIG · Authorised · authorised 1 Apr 2020 · ATC L01XC02

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Ruxience is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non?Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Ruxience is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated patients with stage III?IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Ruxience maintenance therapy is indicated for the treatment of follicular lymphoma patients responding to induction therapy. Ruxience monotherapy is indicated for treatment of patients with stage III?IV follicular lymphoma who are chemoresistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. Ruxience is indicated for the treatment of patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non?Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Ruxience in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated and relapsed/refractory CLL. Only limited data are available on efficacy and safety for patients previously treated with monoclonal antibodies including rituximab or patients refractory to previous rituximab plus chemotherapy. Rheumatoid arthritis Ruxience in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to other disease?modifying anti?rheumatic drugs (DMARD) including one or more tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor therapies. Ruxience has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X?ray and to improve physical function, when given in combination with methotrexate. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis Ruxience, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). Pemphigus vulgaris Ruxience is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV).

Ituxredi Reddy Holding GmbH · Authorised · authorised 19 Sep 2024 · ATC L01FA01

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Treatment of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and rheumatoid arthritis

Rituximab Mabion Mabion Spolka Akcyjna · Application withdrawn · ATC L01XC02

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Treatment of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).

Rituzena (previously Tuxella) Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. · Withdrawn · authorised 13 Jul 2017 · ATC L01XC02

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Rituzena is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Rituzena is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated patients with stage III IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Rituzena monotherapy is indicated for treatment of patients with stage III IV follicular lymphoma who are chemo resistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. Rituzena is indicated for the treatment of patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Rituzena in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated and relapsed/refractory CLL. Only limited data are available on efficacy and safety for patients previously treated with monoclonal antibodies including Rituzenaor patients refractory to previous Rituzena plus chemotherapy. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis Rituzena, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the induction of remission in adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA).

Ritemvia Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. · Withdrawn · authorised 13 Jul 2017 · ATC L01XC02

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Ritemvia is indicated in adults for the following indications: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Ritemvia is indicated for the treatment of previously untreated patients with stage III, IV follicular lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Ritemvia maintenance therapy is indicated for the treatment of follicular lymphoma patients responding to induction therapy. Ritemvia monotherapy is indicated for treatment of patients with stage III, IV follicular lymphoma who are chemo resistant or are in their second or subsequent relapse after chemotherapy. Ritemvia is indicated for the treatment of patients with CD20 positive diffuse large B cell non Hodgkin’s lymphoma in combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone) chemotherapy. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis. Ritemvia, in combination with glucocorticoids, is indicated for the induction of remission in adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA).

Canada Canada — marketed products (Health Canada)

BrandDINStrengthForm · routeCompany
RITUXAN0224192710 MG / MLSOLUTION · INTRAVENOUSHOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
RITUXAN SC024573501400 MG / 11.7 MLSOLUTION · SUBCUTANEOUSHOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
RITUXAN SC024739761600 MG / 13.4 MLSOLUTION · SUBCUTANEOUSHOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
RIXIMYO0249831610 MG / MLSOLUTION · INTRAVENOUSSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
RUXIENCE0249572410 MG / MLSOLUTION · INTRAVENOUSPFIZER CANADA ULC
TRUXIMA02478382100 MG / 10 MLSOLUTION · INTRAVENOUSCELLTRION INC.
TRUXIMA02478390500 MG / 50 MLSOLUTION · INTRAVENOUSCELLTRION INC.

WHO WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2025)

  • 8.2.2. Targeted therapies · complementary
    Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified; Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma; Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia; Follicular lymphoma
    Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg per 10 mL in 10 mL vial; 500 mg per 50 mL in 50 mL vial
  • 5.1.2. Medicines for multiple sclerosis · complementary
    Multiple sclerosis
    Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg per 50 mL in 50 mL vial

Safety signals and safety-related labeling changes

All safety entries for rituximab →

Values as published by each source: SFDA human drug list (4-2026, as published by the Council of Health Insurance; indications from the CHI Daman Drug Formulary), Drugs@FDA, EMA medicines data, Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada), CMS NADAC, NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (NHSBSA Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0), WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (CC BY 3.0 IGO; regrouped by active substance, not created by WHO), EMA PRAC, US FDA safety-related labeling changes and MHRA Drug Safety Update (Open Government Licence v3.0). Sources and reuse. Not a substitute for the official registers or the product information.