Commentary|Videos|April 3, 2026

Optimizing Athlete Performance Through Safe Medication and Recovery Strategies

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Ahead of the Sports Pharmacy Summit, Erin Dorval, PharmD, highlights the pharmacist’s role in optimizing athlete performance and recovery through safe medication use, careful supplement evaluation, and a holistic, risk-minimizing approach to care.

Ahead of the Sports Pharmacy Summit, taking place April 10 and 11 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this preconference spotlight features insights from Erin Dorval, PharmD. Dorval emphasizes the pharmacist’s critical role in optimizing athlete outcomes by minimizing risk and ensuring medications support performance without hindering recovery or healing. She highlights the importance of a holistic approach, including sleep, nutrition, and proper recovery planning alongside medication management. Dorval also underscores pharmacists’ role as both “filters” and “translators,” helping athletes safely navigate supplements, OTC products, and potential drug interactions.


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