The Prohibited List

The Prohibited List (List) is the document that identifies the Substances and Methods that are banned in Sport.

The Prohibited List is a mandatory International Standard as part of the World Anti-Doping Program.

The List is updated Annually following an extensive consultation process facilitated by WADA. The effective date of the List is the 1st January of the following year.

Photo in a gymnasium with several spectators sitting in a red bleacher watching and
cheering for two judokas during the International Grand Prix.
The athlete on the back has brown hair and wears a white kimono and a black belt,
while the athlete in front of him, who is taller than the other athlete, has blond hair, as
he is an albino, and wears a blue kimono, and also has the black belt. Both are holding
the opponent's judogui.

Things to Remember

Medications can contain Banned Substances. This includes medications prescribed by a doctor or medical professional and the ones that you can buy over-the-counter in a supermarket or from a pharmacy.

Taking a medication that contains a banned substance is a risk that you must to be aware of.

If you intend to use a medication then you must check that its ingredients do not contain any banned substances. This means all medications must be checked against the List before you take them.

Do not assume that if it is prescribed by a medical professional that it is safe to take. You are ultimately responsible for what is found in your system (remember the principle of strict liability).

The 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods has been in effect from January 1st, 2023.

We also suggest a tool that can assist in the search for Prohibited Substances. But be aware that this does not replace the need for guidance from a doctor.