World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

THE ROLE OF SPORTS PHARMACIST TO PREVENT DOPING IN SPORTS

Devanadhan R. R., Sangeetha M.* and Bakkiya Selvan V.

ABSTRACT

Pharmacists are playing a bigger and bigger part in keeping athletes from doping. Pharmacists have a considerable amount of knowledge regarding medications, their effects, and the possibility of abuse due to the fight against performance-enhancing drugs, or PEDs. Due to this, druggist play a importantl role in discouraging the usage of stimulants. This makes them play a key role in drug regulation. They help through education. Counseling athletes, coaches and support staff regarding prohibited substances and the dangers of their use. Doctors make sure that the drugs prescribed to athletes comply with anti-doping regulations.particularly in connection with the using of prescription drugs. Athletes need to be able to identify fake and counterfeit medications, that may include various chemicals in order to protect their health and its performances.we have to make sure that various steps that have been taken against doping and are implemented. Druggist need to make sure that they have been collabrated with the teams of sports as well as some anti-doping organanizations. Giving athletes therapeutic exemption guidelines (TUE) enables them to receive the care they requirebut not violating the policies that are governed by it. Additionally, through personal public relations and public health initiatives, pharmacist need to educate to the public that the hazards of doping in sports. Finally, pharmacists' participation in drug prevention promotes safe play. Ensure the players' safety and the fairness of the game. Their vast experience and deep ties to the medical community make them indispensable components of the anti-doping framework. It highlights how important it is.

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