Online information and availability of three doping substances (anabolic agents) in sports: role of pharmacies.

ABSTRACT: Background: The Internet has become an important source for easy access to doping substances, where people and athletes may acquire, outside pharmacies and without a (medical) prescription. These online websites do not always offer quality-assured products, and are outside the regular distribution channels of medicines. The aim of this study was to estimate the availability and accessible information on the Internet about the sale of three doping substances (oxandrolone, DHEA, androstenedione). Methods: Cross-sectional exploratory study, being an observation at a point in time of the online availability of these three doping substances (WADA S1 category: anabolic agents), purchased from Spain, Puerto Rico, Canada, United States, Ukraine and Russia. The characteristics of the

SUBMITTER: Garcia JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10725911 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature