Prohibited List

The WADA Prohibited List is an International Standard issued annually by WADA that identifies classes of substances and methods that are prohibited in-competition, out-of-competition, and in particular sports. Substances and methods are classified by categories (e.g., steroids, stimulants, gene doping).

It is important that an athlete, their parents, coaches and doctors are familiar with the Prohibited List. Athletes can check their prescribed and over-the-counter medications on databases (see the section How to check your medications).

Prohibited List 2012

The Prohibited List 2012 came into force on 01 January 2012. Noteworthy changes to the List include:

Formoterol added as an exception to beta-2 agonists

One of the most significant changes is the removal of formoterol from Section 3 'Beta-2 Agonists' of the List when taken by inhalation at therapeutic dosages. Taking into account recent research results and requests by members of the sports community, inhaled formoterol at therapeutic doses is no longer prohibited. The List prohibits the administration of all beta-2 agonists except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours), salmeterol when taken by inhalation, and now formoterol (maximum 36 micrograms taken over 24 hours). The issue of beta-2 agonists will continue to be a focus of WADA's research activity in order to ensure that the administration of large doses or by systemic routes of these substances is prevented and prohibited, but that the appropriate care and treatment of asthmatic athletes is facilitated.
Read the section 'Respiratory and Asthma Medications' for further information on formoterol inhalers

Alcohol and beta-blockers

At the request of the Federation Internationale des Quilleurs (FIQ), alcohol is no longer included on the List as a prohibited in-competition substance for ninepin and tenpin bowling.
After a review by WADA and following discussions with stakeholders, bobsleigh and skeleton, curling, modern pentathlon, motorcycling, sailing and wrestling have also been removed from the list of sports included in the List in which beta-blockers are prohibited.

Nicotine placed on monitoring program

In order to detect potential patterns of abuse, nicotine has been placed on WADA's 2012 Monitoring Program.
It is NOT WADA's intention to target smokers, rather to monitor the effects nicotine can have on performance when taken in oral tobacco products such as snus.
Nicotine is one of several stimulants added to the Monitoring Program, along with the narcotics hydrocone and tramadol. Out-of-competition use of glucocorticosteroids has also been included.
Under Article 4.5 of the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA is mandated to establish a monitoring program regarding substances that are not on the List, but which the Agency wishes to monitor in order to detect potential patterns of misuse.
The 2012 Prohibited List, the 2012 Monitoring Program, and a summary of modifications on the 2012 List can be downloaded below

For queries on the 2012 Prohibited List, please contact the Irish Sports Council at 01-8608829 or antidoping@irishsportscouncil.ie

Downloads

2012 WADA Prohibited List.pdf (size 112.1 KB)

2012 Monitoring Programme.pdf (size 17.3 KB)

2012 WADA Prohibited List - Summary of Modifications.pdf (size 59.2 KB)

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