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Sports Pharmacy from a Sociopharmacological Perspective

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  1. Information
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Public health responsibility
Doping Prevention: Blocking the use of prohibited doping substances that threaten the health of athletes and the general public.
Minimizing harm: Reducing side effects and drug misuse caused by the inappropriate use of medicines and supplements.
Social protection: Guaranteeing the 'health and fairness of society as a whole,' including not only professional athletes but also youth and amateurs.
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Education and prevention-focused activities
Doping Prevention Education: Education on proper drug use and doping risks in schools, sports organizations, clubs, etc.
Supplement Consultation: Pharmacy-based supplement ingredient analysis, doping verification, and suggestion of safe alternatives.
Strengthening the role of pharmacists: Pharmacists accumulate knowledge about doping and supplements themselves and convey this to patients and athletes on-site.
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Practices linked to pharmacy management
Expansion of pharmacy services: In addition to medication guidance, suggestions include exercise therapy, nutritional therapy, and lifestyle management.
Personalized Consultation: Integrated management considering individual health status, exercise levels, and medications being taken.
Community Contribution: Local pharmacies establish themselves as 'sports healthcare hubs' to spread a culture of healthy lifestyles.
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Creating social value
Promoting health equity: Protecting amateur and youth athletes who lack information and resources.
Building Social Trust: Institutionalizing the role of pharmacists in simultaneously protecting sports fairness and athlete health.
Expansion of the Pharmacy Field: Providing a foundation to develop a sports health model involving pharmacists into a social institution.
In summary, sports pharmacy from a sociopharmacological perspective is
It can be defined as
“a practical discipline that protects both athletes and the general public by providing integrated health care, including exercise and nutrition therapy, and by pharmacists guiding the proper use of drugs and supplements in the pharmacy setting, with a focus on doping prevention and public health . ”