The Prohibited List
The List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) indicates what substances and methods are prohibited in sport and when.
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The List is updated at least annually. The latest version is published on WADA’s website in October and comes into force on 1 January. The official text is published by WADA in English and French.
The Prohibited List
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- ALL
- BETA-BLOCKER
- METHOD
- SUBSTANCE
- ALL TIMES
- IN COMPETITION
- IN PARTICULAR SPORTS
- Important disclaimerSee lessIf a Substance or Method is not defined in this list, please verify with your Anti-Doping Organization.
- S0NON-APPROVED SUBSTANCESALL TIMES
- S1ANABOLIC AGENTSALL TIMES
- S2PEPTIDE HORMONES, GROWTH FACTORS, RELATED SUBSTANCES AND MIMETICSALL TIMES
- S4HORMONE AND METABOLIC MODULATORSALL TIMES
- S5DIURETICS AND MASKING AGENTSALL TIMES
- M1MANIPULATION OF BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTSALL TIMES
- M2CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL MANIPULATIONALL TIMES
- M3GENE AND CELL DOPINGALL TIMES
- S6STIMULANTSIN COMPETITION
- S8CANNABINOIDSIN COMPETITION
- S9GLUCOCORTICOIDSIN COMPETITION
- P1BETA-BLOCKERSIN PARTICULAR SPORTS
- How does a substance or method make it to the prohibited list?
- What is the status of platelet derived preparations (PRP)?
- Is Plasmapheresis prohibited?
- Is Intravenous Laser Therapy prohibited?
- What is the status of methylhexaneamine (MHA)?
- What is the status of clenbuterol?
- What is a ‘specified’ substance or method?
- What is the status of colostrum?
- Is Dialysis a Prohibited Method?
- How are substances named and categorised on the Prohibited List?
- What is the status of mannitol used by inhalation?
- Are eye drops containing brinzolamide or dorzolamide prohibited?
- What is the status of eye drops containing beta-blockers?
- What is a cannabinoid?
- Which cannabinoids are prohibited?
- Is cannabidiol (CBD) oil prohibited?
- What is the status of intravenous injections or infusions as part of a medical procedure?
- Why are intravenous injections or infusions prohibited?
- Why is pseudoephedrine prohibited at certain concentrations?
- Are all drugs not mentioned on the Prohibited List permitted?
- Is catheterization permitted?
- What is the difference between a “delivered” vs “metered” dose from my asthma inhaler?
- What is the status of vitamin B12, as it contains cobalt?
- Are hypoxic chambers permitted?
- What is the status of higenamine?
- What is the status of supplemental oxygen?
- Can I test positive for phenylethylamine through food consumption?
- What is the status of stem cell treatment?
- What is gene editing?
- Why is alcohol no longer prohibited?
- What is the status of nebulizers?
- What is the status of levosalbutamol (levalbuterol)?
- What is the status of arformoterol?
- What are Substances of Abuse?
- What are the Washout periods for glucocorticoids and when to apply for a TUE?
- Are oral protease medications prohibited?
- Are dietary/nutritional supplements safe to take?
- Can a dietary/nutritional supplement company have their supplements tested by WADA?