PPP 194 – Sport and Exercise Pharmacy with Alison Hooper

In this episode, pharmacist and former physiotherapist Alison Hooper joins us to discuss the expanding role of pharmacists in sport, exercise, and active living

We cover:

How pharmacists can support movement, exercise, and sport
Injury management and common sports-related conditions
Managing chronic conditions in active people
Exercise-induced asthma
Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)
WADA and anti-doping regulations
Accidental doping risks from supplements
RICER vs PEACE & LOVE for injury management
The latest evidence on NSAIDs in sport
Whether you're working with elite athletes or helping patients stay active, this episode highlights the important role pharmacists play in supporting safe participation in sport and exercise.

Further Reading and Resources Links

Understanding pharmacists' engagement in sport and exercise medicine, including pharmacist-physiotherapist collaboration: A qualitative study and COM-B analysis. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667276625000344
WADA website: Raising the game for clean sport | World Anti Doping Agency
WADA Prohibited List: 2025list_en_final_clean_12_september_2024.pdf
Sport Integrity Australia: Protecting Sport Together | Sport Integrity Australia
Sports Integrity Australia Sports Pharmacy eLearning Course: New Sports Pharmacy eLearning Course Launched
Global Drug Reference Online: Global DRO - Home
Sports Integrity Australia 'Check Your Substances' (links to Global DRO) Check Substances On Global DRO | Sport Integrity Australia
Informed Sport (Supplement Batch Testing): Sports Supplements Certification | Informed Sport
HASTA (Supplement Certification and Testing): Home - HASTA
US Sports Pharmacy Group: U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group
Sports Pharmacy Network: Sports Pharmacy Network

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