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DRUG FREE
SPORT NZ
Sport Medicine Conference
2014
Currently you will recognise us as:
From Jan 1, 2015 you will recognise us as:
DFSNZ
Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ) is the national anti-doping
organisation responsible for the enforcement, education
and promotion of anti-doping in New Zealand.
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Enforcement through investigation and testing
Education through seminars, resources and outreach
programmes
Influence to promote anti-doping and clean sport.
We implement New Zealand’s Sports Anti-Doping Rules
which reflect those of the World Anti-Doping Agency
(WADA), its World Anti-Doping Code and Prohibited List.
The WADA Prohibited List
The WADA Prohibited List includes substances
and/or methods which meet any two of the
following criteria:
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It has the potential to enhance sport performance
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It presents an actual or potential health risk to the athlete
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It violates the spirit of sport.
WADA and the Prohibited List
All prohibited substances and methods in sport are
outlined in the WADA Prohibited List and updated
annually.
The next changes come into effect 1 January 2015.
If a prohibited substance must be used a
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may be required
dependant on the sport and level at which the
athlete competes*.
*If unsure of the athlete’s status please clarify with DFSNZ prior to
prescribing prohibited medication.
The WADA Prohibited List
Common prohibited medications include:
 Prednisone
 Probenecid
 Methylphenidate
 Insulin
 Triamcinolone (IM)
 Morphine
 Pethidine
 Fentanyl and
 Dexamethasone.
TUE application process – step 1
A medication is required to treat a
recognised medical condition
TUE application process – step 2
Status of medication or method needs
to be checked through:
MIMS New Ethical Catalogue
0800 DRUGFREE (378437)
Text drug name to 4365 (20c)
TUE application process – step 3
If medication/method is PROHIBITED =
permitted alternatives should be
investigated and discussed with the
athlete.
TUE application process – step 4
If there is NO ALTERNATIVE =
a TUE application must be completed
prior to administration of the prohibited
medication*.
Always check with DFSNZ.
*In emergency situations, treatment may begin
immediately however a TUE accompanied with
medical documentation must be applied for
immediately after.
TUE application process – step 5
A TUE application can be downloaded
from www.drugfreesport.org.nz
Application must be completed in full by a
medical professional with *supporting
medical documentation attached.
*Most applications will require Specialist support.
TUE application process – step 6
The athlete or medical professional
should submit the TUE application to
DFSNZ*
*or the International Federation depending on the athlete’s level of
competition
TUE application process – step 7
The application will be reviewed by
the relevant TUE Committee
TUE application process - step 8
Both you and the athlete will be notified
of:
- TUE acceptance or rejection
- Conditions of TUE (e.g. date of expiry
and restrictions on medication use.)
Most International Federations mutually recognise TUE’s issued by
the DFSNZ TUE Committee
Athlete career risk
Athletes who take prohibited substances may be
found guilty of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV).
This may lead to a ban from all sport for a period of
time and in extreme cases, life.
Even minor rule violations or short bans tarnish
athlete’s reputation long after their sporting career.
Athlete career risk
Medical professionals play a crucial role in ensuring
that athletes who require medication follow antidoping rules.
Always check the status of medications - if a
prohibited substance/method is required follow the
TUE process.
Remember to identify in their file that the patient is
an athlete subject to drug testing.
Retrospective TUE
Retrospective TUE’s can be applied for only in
certain circumstances.
For example; situations where emergency
treatment is necessary.
Ask DFSNZ staff for more information.
DFSNZ Resources
More comprehensive information can be found at
www.drugfreesport.org.nz and in DFSNZ resources:
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Anti-doping handbook
Anti-doping posters
Athlete ID Cards
Anti-doping wallet cards.
DFSNZ resources can be made available in clinic waiting
rooms, pharmacies, sports clinics, general practices and
surgeries.
To request resources today please see DFSNZ staff.
Contact us anytime
Phone: 0800 DRUGFREE (378427)
Text: 4365 (cost 20c)
Fax: 09 580 0381
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.drugfreesport.org.nz