Sports Pharmacy (International Sports Pharmacists Network)
Strengthen your grip on drug information, partner with us.
Build your confidence
for safe medication and dietary supplement use
by collaborating with sports pharmacists
Your clients may ask you for advice on over-the-counter drugs, nutraceuticals (vitamins, medicinal food products, herbs, dietary supplements, sports drinks), and even prescription medications. How do you know what is right for an athlete and address risks?
Sports pharmacy personnel have advanced training to manage medications for athletes and at sports events. What's a sports pharmacist do?
Sports Pharmacists add value to the medical team. A few examples:
- customizing medication selection for individuals
- recommend self-medication strategies that are safer for athletes
- assist in drug monitoring for athletes
- strive to eliminate the risk of accidental doping
- recognize and avoid preventable adverse drug reactions
- assess drug interactions, including herbal or nutritional products
- review on-site drug inventory to meet state requirements
- recommend drug formulary for team physicians or EMS
- counsel individual athletes or provide team education
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Consult your sports pharmacist