Prohibited Substances

A new WADA Prohibited List takes effect on January 1 of every year. The list is normally available from the Drug Free Sport NZ's website from the beginning of October.  DFSNZ's advice to athletes, doctors, parents and support staff is to become familiar with the contents of the prohibited list.

The list below serves as a quick reference of the classes of prohibited substances and methods and their status in and out of competition. The current WADA Prohibited List can be downloaded.

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Prohibited at all Times

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Samples collected in and out of competition are analysed for the following classes of substances and methods.

Substances

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S1. Anabolic Androgenic Agents (commonly known as steroids).
S2. Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors and Related Substances (e.g. Human Growth Hormone, Insulin).
S3. Beta-2 Agonists (e.g. Asthma medications such as Terbutaline (e.g Bricanyl), and others).
S4. Hormone Antagonists and Modulators (e.g. Anti-estrogenics).
S5. Diuretics and Masking Agents (e.g. Probenecid).

Methods

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M1. Enhancement of Oxygen Transfer (e.g. Blood doping).
M2. Chemical and Physical Manipulation (e.g. Tampering with a sample, Intravenous infusions outside of hospital admissions or clinical investigations).
M3. Gene Doping (e.g. Transfers of cells or genetic elements, use of agents that alter gene expression).

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Prohibited in Competition

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Samples collected in competition are analysed for the following classes of substances in addition to those listed as prohibited at all times.

Substances

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S6. Stimulants (e.g. Pseudoephedrine (defined levels), Amphetamines, Adrenaline, Cocaine, Ephedrine).
S7. Narcotics (e.g. Morphine, Pethidine, Fentanyl).
S8. Cannabinoids  and Synthetic Cannabnoids (e.g. Marijuana, THC, Kronic and Spice).
S9. Glucocorticosteroids (e.g. Oral Prednisone, Systemic Injections).

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Prohibited in Particular Sports

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Samples collected in competition in particular sports are analysed for the following classes of substances in addition to all substances and methods listed above.

Substances

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P1. Alcohol (above defined levels).
P2. Beta-Blockers (e.g. Betaloc, Timolol).