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Cortisone (glucocorticoids) Injection – changes factsheet (athlete)

Last updated: July 2025

Glucocorticoids Factsheet - Athlete

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Overview

Doctors prescribe and administer Glucocorticoid (GC), “cortisone”, injections for the management of medical conditions. From 1 January 2022, all GC injections will be prohibited in-competition.  The flow chart explains the process for athletes who require GC both in and out-of-competition. 

This factsheet is themed towards athletes. 

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