26 Sep 2024

The WADA Prohibited List 2025 will be updated in the new year

From 1 January, multiple changes will be executed by WADA.

From 1 January, multiple changes will be executed by WADA.

According to the International Testing Agency, the WADA Prohibited List 2025 will be updated.

As outlined, 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. 
  • Beta-blockers are no longer prohibited in any skiing and snowboarding disciplines. 

The list can be found here.