RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Is glucosamine worth taking for osteoarthritis? JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO Drug Ther Bull FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 81 OP 83 DO 10.1136/dtb.2002.401181 VO 40 IS 11 YR 2002 UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/40/11/81.abstract AB The food supplement glucosamine has been claimed to modify progression of osteoarthritis1 and is being extensively marketed as a treatment for patients with the condition. In fact, the UK annual market for glucosamine is now estimated to be over £10 million.2 Here, we examine whether the supplement has a place in the management of osteoarthritis.