Glucosamine - Osteoarthritis
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ChemicalSubstance :
Glucosamine
Indication :
Osteoarthritis
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Keywords :
chondroitin, nutraceutical, low value medicines, drugs of low clinical value, LVM, drugs of limited clinical value, joint supplements, health supplements
Brand Names Include :
Arthriex, Dolenio, Glusartel, Yointy
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Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Glucosamine is used to treat.
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Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Osteoarthritis.
Committee Recommendations (1)
The Prescribing Clinical Network does not recommend the use of glucosamine and chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin will be considered BLACK on the traffic light system and prescribers should:
- NOT initiate glucosamine and chondroitin in any new patients AND
- De-prescribe glucosamine and chondroitin in all patients, in line with NHS England guidance.
Glucosamine and chondroitin will be considered BLACK on the traffic light system and prescribers should:
- NOT initiate glucosamine and chondroitin in any new patients AND
- De-prescribe glucosamine and chondroitin in all patients, in line with NHS England guidance.