As doping cases rise across sports, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked doctors, hospitals and medical colleges across the country to be cautious while treating athletes. The concern is that banned substances may be entering sport not only through deliberate cheating, but also through contaminated supplements and even routine prescriptions.
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Doping crisis grows, doctors told to be careful while prescribing
March 3, 2026As doping cases rise across sports, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked doctors, hospitals and medical colleges across the country to be cautious while treating athletes. The concern is that banned substances may be entering sport not only through deliberate cheating, but also through contaminated supplements and even routine prescriptions.