Frequently Asked Questions

What is Osamine™?

Osamine™ is the premier Pharmaceutical Grade glucosamine ingredient available in the worldwide marketplace. Available as both Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Glucosamine Sulphate, Osamine™ gives marketers, manufacturers and consumers the comfort and assurance they expect from the best. The Osamine™ environmentally friendly pharmaceutical manufacturing processes establish glucosamine quality and purity long before tablets or capsules end up in a bottle.

What is required for a glucosamine powder to be considered “Pharmaceutical Grade”?

By definition, “pharmaceutical grade” is a term referring to a standard or level of purity suitable for the production of medicine within the pharmaceutical community. To achieve this level, a product must A) be produced in a fully compliant, government approved facility, B) offer full document traceability detailing every step of the supply chain process for each batch of product produced, C) exceed product purity levels and D) meet consistent, tight specifications for each batch of product produced. To be fully considered “pharmaceutical grade”, a product should also have an active “Drug Master File” recognized by multiple governmental health or drug agencies. Osamine™ exceeds all of the standards necessary to be considered “pharmaceutical grade”.

Is Osamine™ available as a finished product?

Osamine™ is a pharmaceutical grade glucosamine ingredient and is only sold directly to brands or manufacturers of pharmaceutical, personal care and dietary supplement products. For a list of products utilizing Osamine™, click on the “Product Links” link on the Osamine™ home page.

Is Osamine™ a new product?

No.  Osamine™ is a newly branded product that was launched in North America in 2008.  Osamine™ has been sold as a pharmaceutical ingredient throughout Europe, Japan and India since 2002.

Is Osamine™ manufactured in China?

No. Unlike more than 90% of the glucosamine sold in the marketplace, Osamine™ is manufactured in a country other than China. Osamine™ is manufactured in a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility located in a prime area outside of Mumbai, India.

What is a DMF?

A DMF, or Drug Master File, is a submission to a governmental health or drug agency that provides confidential detailed information about facilities, processes, or articles used in the manufacturing, processing, packaging, and storing of one or more human drugs. The submission of a DMF is not required by the US FDA to market glucosamine. The European Union does require an approved DMF for medicinal products.  Some countries require the submission and acceptance of a DMF before glucosamine is allowed to be sold.  Osamine’s™ DMF is recognized and accepted by more than 25 countries.

What is “Zero Discharge” manufacturing?

Zero Discharge manufacturing processes are designed to prevent the release of any harmful or toxic material into the environment. Another term for this is Totally Effluent Free (TEF). The Pharma Base facility that produces Osamine™ is the only Zero Discharge facility in the world producing glucosamine. Typical glucosamine production is very toxic for the environment.

Does Osamine™ contain shellfish?

Yes. Osamine™ is manufactured from wild shrimp shells. If you are allergic to shellfish, please consult with your physician prior to taking Osamine™ or any product containing glucosamine.