Pharmacists help address pressure, and encourage patient-athletes to make better choices: Click to learn more (see page 7).

Reinforcing a trusted, open professional presence for athletes.

Pharmacists recognize and address potential addiction.

Discussing concerns of Dietary Supplements (nutritional products, creatine, online purchases) nearly all are RISKY for Athletes.

Coaches and pharmacists can be on the same page about drug free sport:

• Coaches Playbook Against Drug

• US AntiDoping Agency Clean Sport Handbook

Establish a personal sports pharmacist relationship to encourage athletes discuss selection of products before self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medicine.

• Pharmacists may reference a summary article about athletes use of OTC pain medicine.