The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recently released the 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. Broken down into several categories, the List identifies which substances and methods are prohibited at all times, in-competition only, and within specific sports.
As outlined in the 2025 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes, the major modifications for 2025 include the following:
- Further examples were added to the following substance classes to help athletes and their entourage better identify prohibited substances:
- S0. Non-approved substances,
- S4. Hormone and metabolic modulators,
- S5. Diuretics and masking agents, and
- S6. Stimulants.
- The dosing intervals of formoterol have been changed, though the maximum daily delivered dose remains the same.
- Donation of blood and blood components including by apheresis are no longer prohibited if performed in an accredited collection center.
- Hydrafinil is now classified as a non-specified stimulant.
- It is clarified that guanfacine is not a prohibited substance.
The full 2025 WADA Prohibited List of Prohibited Substances and Methods was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 12 September 2024 and enters into force on 1 January 2025.
The TUE Program
It should be noted that for athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List, they can apply for a TUE to determine whether they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). The TUE Program is a rigorous and necessary part of elite sport which has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians and anti-doping stakeholders. All the information on the process and application for IFF events can be found from this link here.
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More information can be found on the WADA website here: wada-ama.org
