2019 WADA Prohibited List: Highlighted Updates
An overview of the 2019 WADA Prohibited List, including highlights and additional explanations from the relatively minor changes for 2019.
Substance Profile: Spironolactone is Prohibited in Sport
Subject to anti-doping rules? always check the prohibited status of medications, even if prescribed for a condition unrelated to athletic performance.
Your Anti-Doping Checklist for Planned and Emergency Hospital Treatments
Use these checklists to address your anti-doping responsibilities before a planned hospital visit, or during and after an emergency visit.
Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Testing – Athlete Q & A
USADA has launched a pilot program for a new blood collection process designed to improve the athlete experience, enable more blood collections, and increase sample longevity.
What Do Athletes with ADD/ADHD Need to Know About TUEs?
Athletes with ADD/ADHD can continue using necessary prohibited medications while competing as long as they receive a TUE. Learn more on how to comply.
What Athletes Need to Know About Inhaled Medications: Inhaler FAQ
For athletes subject to anti-doping rules and drug testing, it’s critical to understand how to use inhaled medications within the anti-doping rules.
Athlete Advisory: What Athletes Need to Know About Pharmacy Compounding
Athletes who have a prescription for a compounded medication or a compounded supplement should be aware that compounding pharmacies are risky. Compounded products are more likely to be contaminated because they are mixed by hand and there is limited regulatory oversight.
Protecting Athletes and Consumers: USADA’s Fight Against Supplement Risks
By supporting legislation and initiatives to protect athletes and consumers, USADA has demonstrated its commitment to educate athletes & consumers about supplement risks.
Pain Medications: Prohibited v. Permitted
Pain medications are something that most people, and many athletes, need to use at some point. This list includes examples of prohibited & permitted pain medications.
USADA Whereabouts are Easier than Ever with the Upgraded USADA Updater App
Download the updated Athlete Express App to file and submit your whereabouts and updates on the go!