Athletes may have a condition, illness or injury that requires a particular substance or method (i.e., ADHD, asthma, diabetes, etc.). If an Athlete is required to take medications that contain Prohibited Substances. the Athlete must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
If strict conditions are met and a TUE application is successful, this gives the Athlete the authorization to use such medications within the context of the sport in a defined dosage and with a limited period of validity.
They must submit an application with supporting documentation that is evaluated by a panel of physicians (TUE Commission).
To apply for a TUE, athletes must submit the application form with supporting medical documentation from their physician at least 30 days before a competition (in most cases), which is then reviewed by the TUE Commission, which may take up to 21 days.
