What is pentosan polysulphate sodium (PPS) and why are AFL players using it?
- Written by Nial Wheate, Associate Professor | Program Director, Undergraduate Pharmacy, University of Sydney
Former Carlton player Andrew Walker was reportedly able to resume playing regional football after PPS treatment.AAP
AFL players are reportedly being treated with injections of the drug pentosan polysulphate sodium (PPS) for knee and bone pain.
While PPS is approved for use in Australia in oral capsule form to treat bladder inflammation, it is not...
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