The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the updated Prohibited List of substances and methods, which will come into effect on 1 January 2027. Athletes, coaches, doctors and other personnel supporting athletes can familiarise themselves with the upcoming changes right now.
The updated list clarifies information regarding unapproved peptides, hormone and metabolic modulators, diuretics and cannabinoids. The permitted routes of administration for glucocorticoids have also been clarified.
What should one look out for?
• Unapproved peptides. A peptide may be prohibited even if its name is not explicitly specified in the list.
• Additional examples of prohibited substances. Additional examples of hormone and metabolic modulators are named in the list – imlunestrant, seladelpar, SLU-PP-332 and SLU-PP-915. Eplerenone and finerenone are presented in the category of diuretics and masking agents.
• Cannabinoids. The description of this category has been revised, taking into account cannabinoids with THC effects. CBD remains unrestricted, but CBD products may contain prohibited THC.
• Glucocorticoids. It has been clarified that their vaginal use is permitted.
The most important You can download the Exclusion List updates for 2027.
Before taking medications, food supplements or other preparations, check their status against the Prohibited List in force at the time. If in doubt, contact the Lithuanian Anti-Doping Agency.

Note: the 2026 List is valid until 31 December 2026.