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Glucocorticoid injection — MRCGP AKT MCQ

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A professional athlete is considering an intra-articular glucocorticoid injection 5 days before an in-competition event. What should the prescribing doctor do first?

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Correct answer: E — Check Global DRO and UKAD guidance, including washout and TUE needs

The best answer is “Check Global DRO and UKAD guidance, including washout and TUE needs”. The athlete and clinician should check every medicine using Global DRO and current UKAD guidance, including route-specific prohibition, washout periods and whether a therapeutic-use exemption is required. Local administration is not automatically permitted, and retrospective action after a positive test may be too late.

Reference: UK Anti-Doping: Search, Check, Apply: https://www.ukad.org.uk/searchcheckapply