Pharmaceutical Care in Sports

Abstract

Pharmaceutical care in sports is a new field of work to clinical pharmacists, focused on promoting pharmacotherapeutic follow up and clinical services to athletes, physical activity practitioners and enthusiasts of any sports modality. A broad range of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and herbal drugs have been used historically as performance promoters, doping or ergogenic aids. In this context, the role of pharmacists in prevent adverse events, drug interactions or any drug related problems, as doping issues, was described. Its actions can be important to contribute with a multi professional clinical health team, leading athletes to use these resources in a rational way, promoting and optimizing the therapeutic when its necessary.

Competence in Sports Pharmacy among Pharmacy Students in Norway

“…Over 90% of respondents considered such a role in national and international doping agencies as a possible future workplace. Pharmacists’ interdisciplinary knowledge in medication use, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and drug analysis are aligned with capabilities desirable for anti-doping activities, and future sports pharmacists in such positions can help to avoid both intentional and unintentional doping [ 29 , 30 , 63 , 64 ]. Other opportunities were mentioned as being involved in the development of medicines and dietary supplements specifically targeting athletes, having jobs in various sports associations or associations, and academic careers education.…”

“…Over 90% of respondents considered such a role in national and international doping agencies as a possible future workplace. Pharmacists' interdisciplinary knowledge in medication use, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and drug analysis are aligned with capabilities desirable for anti-doping activities, and future sports pharmacists in such positions can help to avoid both intentional and unintentional doping [29,30,63,64].…”