Glucosamine

BNF:

10.1.5

Status:

Do Not Prescribe (DNP)

Decision Date:

April 2012

Comments

DO NOT PRESCRIBE (DNP):^4,7 All products

Considered by the BNF as less suitable for prescribing and further by the Derbyshire JAPC as not recommended or commissioned

Black Drug Classifications

• 4: Have a lack of data on cost-effectiveness compared with standard therapy
• 7: Those that are deemed by national publications (e.g. by NHSE/ NHS Clinical Commissioners) of limited value, unless agreed by local agreement

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