The World Anti-Doping Code
THE 2011
PROHIBITED LIST
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
The official text of the
Prohibited List shall be maintained by
WADA and shall be
published in English and French. In the event of any conflict between the English
and French versions, the English version shall prevail.
This List shall come into effect on 1 January 2011
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THE 2011 PROHIBITED LIST
WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE
Valid 1 January 2011
All
Prohibited Substances shall be considered as “Specified
Substances” except Substances in classes S1, S2.1 to S2.5,
S.4.4 and S6.a, and
Prohibited Methods M1, M2 and M3.
SUBSTANCES AND METHODS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES
(IN- AND OUT-OF-COMPETITION)
S0. NON-APPROVED SUBSTANCES
Any pharmacological substance which is not addressed by any of the
subsequent sections of the List and with no current approval by any
governmental regulatory health authority for human therapeutic use (i.e.
drugs under pre-clinical or clinical development or discontinued) is
prohibited at all times.
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
S1. ANABOLIC AGENTS
Anabolic agents are prohibited.
1. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS)
a. Exogenous* AAS, including:
1-androstenediol (5α-androst-1-ene-3β,17β-diol )
; 1-androstenedione (5α-
androst-1-ene-3,17-dione)
; bolandiol (19-norandrostenediol)
; bolasterone;
boldenone; boldione (androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione)
; calusterone;
clostebol; danazol (17α-ethynyl-17β-hydroxyandrost-4-eno[2,3-d]isoxazole)
;
dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (4-chloro-17β-hydroxy-17α-methylandrosta-
1,4-dien-3-one)
; desoxymethyltestosterone (17α-methyl-5α-androst-2-en-
17β-ol)
; drostanolone; ethylestrenol (19-nor-17α-pregn-4-en-17-ol)
;
fluoxymesterone; formebolone; furazabol (17β-hydroxy-17α-methyl-5α-
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androstano[2,3-c]-furazan)
; gestrinone; 4-hydroxytestosterone (4,17β-
dihydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one)
; mestanolone; mesterolone; metenolone;
methandienone (17β-hydroxy-17α-methylandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one)
;
methandriol; methasterone (2α, 17α-dimethyl-5α-androstane-3-one-17β-ol)
;
methyldienolone (17β-hydroxy-17α-methylestra-4,9-dien-3-one)
; methyl-1-
testosterone (17β-hydroxy-17α-methyl-5α-androst-1-en-3-one)
;
methylnortestosterone (17β-hydroxy-17α-methylestr-4-en-3-one)
;
methyltestosterone; metribolone (methyltrienolone,
17β-hydroxy-17α-
methylestra-4,9,11-trien-3-one)
; mibolerone; nandrolone; 19-
norandrostenedione (estr-4-ene-3,17-dione)
; norboletone; norclostebol;
norethandrolone; oxabolone; oxandrolone; oxymesterone; oxymetholone;
prostanozol (17β-hydroxy-5α-androstano[3,2-c] pyrazole);
quinbolone;
stanozolol; stenbolone; 1-testosterone (17β-hydroxy-5α-androst-1-en-3-
one)
; tetrahydrogestrinone (18a-homo-pregna-4,9,11-trien-17β-ol-3-one)
;
trenbolone; and other substances with a similar chemical structure or similar
biological effect(s).
b. Endogenous** AAS when administered exogenously:
androstenediol (androst-5-ene-3β,17β-diol)
; androstenedione (androst-4-ene-
3,17-dione)
; dihydrotestosterone (17β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one)
;
prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA)
; testosterone
and the following metabolites and isomers:
5α-androstane-3α,17α-diol; 5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol; 5α-androstane-
3β,17α-diol; 5α-androstane-3β,17β-diol; androst-4-ene-3α,17α-diol;
androst-4-ene-3α,17β-diol; androst-4-ene-3β,17α-diol; androst-5-ene-
3α,17α-diol; androst-5-ene-3α,17β-diol; androst-5-ene-3β,17α-diol;
4-androstenediol (androst-4-ene-3β,17β-diol)
; 5-androstenedione (androst-5-
ene-3,17-dione)
; epi-dihydrotestosterone; epitestosterone; 3α-hydroxy-5α-
androstan-17-one; 3β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-17-one; 19-
norandrosterone; 19-noretiocholanolone.
2. Other Anabolic Agents, including but not limited to:
Clenbuterol, selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), tibolone,
zeranol, zilpaterol.
For purposes of this section:
*
“exogenous” refers to a substance which is not ordinarily capable of being
produced by the body naturally.
**
“endogenous” refers to a substance which is capable of being produced by the
body naturally.
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S2. PEPTIDE HORMONES, GROWTH FACTORS AND RELATED
SUBSTANCES
The following substances and their releasing factors are prohibited:
1. Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents [e.g.
erythropoietin (EPO),
darbepoetin (dEPO), hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) stabilizers,
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA), peginesatide
(Hematide)];
2. Chorionic Gonadotrophin (CG) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in
males;
3. Insulins;
4. Corticotrophins;
5. Growth Hormone (GH), Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1),
Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs), Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF),
Mechano Growth Factors (MGFs), Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
(PDGF), Vascular-Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) as well as any
other growth factor affecting muscle, tendon or ligament protein
synthesis/degradation, vascularisation, energy utilization, regenerative
capacity or fibre type switching;
and other substances with similar chemical structure or similar biological effect(s).
S3. BETA-2 AGONISTS
All beta-2 agonists (including both optical isomers where relevant) are prohibited
except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours) and salmeterol
when taken by inhalation in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommended
therapeutic regime.
The presence of salbutamol in urine in excess of 1000 ng/mL is presumed not to
be an intended therapeutic use of the substance and will be considered as an
Adverse Analytical Finding unless the
Athlete proves, through a controlled
pharmacokinetic study, that the abnormal result was the consequence of the use
of a therapeutic dose (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours) of inhaled
salbutamol.
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S4. HORMONE ANTAGONISTS AND MODULATORS
The following classes are prohibited:
1. Aromatase inhibitors including,
but not limited to:
aminoglutethimide,
anastrozole, androsta-1,4,6-triene-3,17-dione
(androstatrienedione), 4-androstene-3,6,17 trione (6-oxo),
exemestane, formestane, letrozole, testolactone.
2. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) including, but not
limited to:
raloxifene, tamoxifen, toremifene.
3. Other anti-estrogenic substances including, but not limited to:
clomiphene, cyclofenil, fulvestrant.
4. Agents modifying myostatin function(s) including, but not limited, to:
myostatin inhibitors.
S5. DIURETICS AND OTHER MASKING AGENTS
Masking agents are prohibited. They include:
Diuretics, desmopressin, plasma expanders (e.g.
glycerol;
intravenous
administration of
albumin, dextran, hydroxyethyl starch and
mannitol),
probenecid; and other substances with similar biological effect(s).
Diuretics include:
Acetazolamide, amiloride, bumetanide, canrenone, chlorthalidone,
etacrynic acid, furosemide, indapamide, metolazone, spironolactone,
thiazides (e.g.
bendroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide),
triamterene;
and other
substances with a similar chemical structure or similar
biological effect(s) (except drosperinone, pamabrom and topical dorzolamide and
brinzolamide, which are not prohibited).
The use
In- and O
ut-of-Competition, as applicable, of any quantity of a substance
subject to threshold limits (i.e. salbutamol, morphine, cathine, ephedrine,
methylephedrine and pseudoephedrine) in conjunction with a diuretic or other
masking agent requires the deliverance of a specific Therapeutic Use Exemption
for that substance in addition to the one granted for the diuretic or other masking
agent.
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PROHIBITED METHODS
M1. ENHANCEMENT OF OXYGEN TRANSFER
The following are prohibited:
1. Blood doping, including the use of autologous, homologous or heterologous
blood or red blood cell products of any origin.
2. Artificially enhancing the uptake, transport or delivery of oxygen, including,
but not limited to, perfluorochemicals, efaproxiral (RSR13) and modified
haemoglobin products (e.g. haemoglobin-based blood substitutes,
microencapsulated haemoglobin products), excluding supplemental oxygen.
M2. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL MANIPULATION
The following is prohibited:
1.
Tampering, or attempting to tamper, in order to alter the integrity and
validity of
Samples collected during
Doping Control is prohibited. These
include but are not limited to catheterisation, urine substitution and/or
adulteration (e.g. proteases).
2. Intravenous infusions are prohibited except for those legitimately received in
the course of hospital admissions or clinical investigations.
3. Sequential withdrawal, manipulation and reinfusion of whole blood into the
circulatory system is prohibited.
M3. GENE DOPING
The following, with the potential to enhance sport performance, are prohibited:
1. The transfer of nucleic acids or nucleic acid sequences;
2. The use of normal or genetically modified cells;
3. The use of agents that directly or indirectly affect functions known to
influence performance by altering gene expression. For example,
Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor δ (PPARδ) agonists (e.g. GW
1516) and PPARδ-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) axis agonists (e.g.
AICAR) are prohibited.
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SUBSTANCES AND METHODS
PROHIBITED IN-COMPETITION
In addition to the categories S0 to S5 and M1 to M3 defined above,
the following categories are prohibited In-Competition:
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
S6. STIMULANTS
All stimulants (including both optical isomers where relevant) are prohibited,
except imidazole derivatives for topical use and those stimulants included in the
2011 Monitoring Program*.
Stimulants include:
a: Non-Specified Stimulants:
Adrafinil; amfepramone; amiphenazole; amphetamine; amphetaminil;
benfluorex; benzphetamine; benzylpiperazine; bromantan; clobenzorex;
cocaine; cropropamide; crotetamide; dimethylamphetamine;
etilamphetamine; famprofazone; fencamine; fenetylline; fenfluramine;
fenproporex; furfenorex; mefenorex; mephentermine; mesocarb;
methamphetamine(d-); p-methylamphetamine;
methylenedioxyamphetamine; methylenedioxymethamphetamine;
modafinil; norfenfluramine; phendimetrazine; phenmetrazine;
phentermine; 4-phenylpiracetam (carphedon); prenylamine; prolintane.
A stimulant not expressly listed in this section is a Specified Substance.
b: Specified Stimulants (examples):
Adrenaline**; cathine***; ephedrine****; etamivan; etilefrine; fenbutrazate;
fencamfamin; heptaminol; isometheptene; levmetamfetamine;
meclofenoxate; methylephedrine****; methylhexaneamine
(dimethylpentylamine); methylphenidate; nikethamide; norfenefrine;
octopamine; oxilofrine; parahydroxyamphetamine; pemoline;
pentetrazol; phenpromethamine; propylhexedrine; pseudoephedrine*****;
selegiline; sibutramine; strychnine; tuaminoheptane; and other substances
with a similar chemical structure or similar biological effect(s).
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* The following substances included in the 2011 Monitoring Program (bupropion,
caffeine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pipradol, synephrine) are not
considered as
Prohibited Substances.
**
Adrenaline associated with local anaesthetic agents or by local administration
(e.g. nasal, ophthalmologic) is not prohibited.
***
Cathine is prohibited when its
concentration in urine is greater than 5
micrograms per milliliter.
**** Each of
ephedrine and
methylephedrine is prohibited when its
concentration in urine is greater than 10 micrograms per milliliter.
*****
Pseudoephedrine is prohibited when its concentration in urine is greater
than 150 micrograms per milliliter.
S7. NARCOTICS
The following are prohibited:
Buprenorphine, dextromoramide, diamorphine (heroin), fentanyl and its
derivatives, hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, oxycodone,
oxymorphone, pentazocine, pethidine.
S8. CANNABINOIDS
Natural (e.g. cannabis, hashish, marijuana) or synthetic delta 9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabimimetics [e.g. “Spice” (containing
JWH018, JWH073), HU-210] are prohibited.
S9. GLUCOCORTICOSTEROIDS
All glucocorticosteroids are prohibited when administered by oral, intravenous,
intramuscular or rectal routes.
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SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED IN PARTICULAR
SPORTS
P1. ALCOHOL
Alcohol (ethanol) is prohibited
In-Competition only, in the following sports.
Detection will be conducted by analysis of breath and/or blood. The doping
violation threshold (haematological values) is 0.10 g/L.
• Aeronautic (FAI)
• Motorcycling (FIM)
• Archery (FITA)
• Ninepin and Tenpin Bowling (FIQ)
• Automobile (FIA)
• Powerboating (UIM)
• Karate (WKF)
P2. BETA-BLOCKERS
Unless otherwise specified, beta-blockers are prohibited
In-Competition only, in
the following sports.
• Aeronautic (FAI)
• Modern Pentathlon (UIPM) for
• Archery (FITA) (also prohibited
disciplines involving shooting
Out-of-Competition)
• Ninepin and Tenpin Bowling (FIQ)
• Automobile (FIA)
• Powerboating (UIM)
• Billiards and Snooker (WCBS)
• Sailing (ISAF) for match race
• Bobsleigh and Skeleton (FIBT)
helms only
• Boules (CMSB)
• Shooting (ISSF, IPC) (also
• Bridge (FMB)
prohibited
Out-of-Competition)
• Curling (WCF)
• Skiing/Snowboarding (FIS) in ski
• Darts (WDF)
jumping, freestyle aerials/halfpipe
• Golf (IGF)
and snowboard halfpipe/big air
• Motorcycling (FIM)
• Wrestling (FILA)
Beta-blockers include, but are not limited to, the following:
Acebutolol, alprenolol, atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, bunolol, carteolol,
carvedilol, celiprolol, esmolol, labetalol, levobunolol, metipranolol,
metoprolol, nadolol, oxprenolol, pindolol, propranolol, sotalol, timolol.
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