In this episode of Pharmacy Inside Jobs, Joanna Robertson, senior clinical reporter, talks to Mark Stuart, a sports pharmacist whose 25-year career has spanned Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth games, as well as anti-doping education at the International Testing Agency.
Our conversation also touches on the growing use of supplements, how a pharmacist’s expertise helps athletes think through how their medication might impact their performance and how to navigate doping regulations.
Listen to this episode to find out more about this rapidly developing area of pharmacy practice and explore more resources relating to sports pharmacy below.
This episode was produced by Geoff Marsh.
Resources to explore sports pharmacy
Training and learning:
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) postgraduate programmes for pharmacists:
- International Testing Agency (ITA):
- World Anti-Doping Agency online training.
Networking and events:
Other resources:
Pharmacy Inside Jobs
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