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D Mottram¹, N Chester, G Atkinson

¹School of Pharmacy & Chemistry, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom. d.r.mottram@ljmu.ac.uk

International Journal of Sports Medicine

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Summary

Elite athletes show limited knowledge of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and their anti-doping status. Targeted education is crucial for athletes to understand risks and make informed decisions regarding OTC drug use.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Anti-Doping
Pharmacology

Background:

Many over-the-counter (OTC) medications were removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List in 2004.
Elite athletes' understanding of these changes and the implications for banned substances is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess elite athletes' knowledge and understanding of OTC medications.
To explore athlete perceptions regarding the risks and performance-enhancing potential of OTC stimulants.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire was administered to elite athletes from four countries (Australia, Canada, UK, USA) across 10 Olympic sports.
Data collected focused on awareness of WADA regulations, penalties, and the status of OTC substances.

Main Results:

Athletes demonstrated limited knowledge regarding OTC medication status and anti-doping rules.
Only 35.1% correctly identified the status of substances in relation to the Prohibited List.
Around half knew the penalties for doping violations involving OTC stimulants.

Conclusions:

Elite athletes require enhanced, targeted education on OTC medications and WADA regulations.
Informed decision-making regarding therapeutic or performance-enhancing OTC use is essential for athlete integrity.