Therapeutic Use Exemption.pdfVIP

Therapeutic Use Exemption When an athlete has to use prohibited substance / method to treat a documented medical condition, he/she must apply for Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). The paragraphs below describe the related rules and regulations and the respective procedure in the application process. Criteria for granting a TUE A TUE will be granted only if the following criteria are met:- 1. The athlete would experience significant impairment to health without using the prohibited substance or method, 2. The therapeutic use of the prohibited substance or method would produce no additional enhancement of performance, and 3. There is no reasonable therapeutic alternative to the use of the otherwise prohibited substance or prohibited method. When should I apply for a TUE? Athletes are required to obtain a valid TUE before the start of using of any prohibited substance or method. The application should be made as soon as an athlete is prescribed a prohibited substance / method for a medical condition and at a minimum of 21 days in advance (sometimes 60 days in advance) before he/she needs the approval (for instance before entering a competition). An application for a TUE will not be considered for retroactive approval except in cases where: 1. emergency treatment or treatment of an acute medical condition was necessary, or 2. due to exceptional circumstances, there was insufficient time or opportunity for an applicant to submit, or a TUE Committee/Panel to consider, an application prior to doping control, or 3. specific conditions pertaining to the use of beta-2 agonists or glucocorticosteroids (more details see below) Warning: For substances which are prohibited only in-competition, the athlete must ensure sufficient time for clearance from the body before the competition. Urine excretion rates for various substances vary between individuals and it will be difficult to provide a guideline on the number of days that the athlete shou