Is SS-31 / Elamipretide prohibited in sport?

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SS-31 / Elamipretide sport status.

Current sport-status snapshot for SS-31 / Elamipretide: Not specifically named in the 2026 List; athletes should verify current status.

Reviewed August 7, 2026. Each statement links to its evidence record, followed by the primary and official sources used for this answer.

012026 WADA status

Not specifically named in the 2026 List; athletes should verify current status.

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02Medical status is separate

FDA accelerated approval as Forzinity for Barth syndrome patients weighing at least 30 kg; other uses remain unapproved.

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03Current-list boundary

Anti-doping rules and product ingredients can change. Athletes should verify the current official list and their product before making a real decision.

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PRIMARY & OFFICIAL SOURCES

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2 source records, with duplicates removed.

FDA / 2025FDA grants accelerated approval to first treatment for Barth syndromeU.S. FDA FDA / 2025Forzinity prescribing informationU.S. FDA

SS-31 / Elamipretide sport status.

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