Therapeutic Use Exemption Process

A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) lets an athlete use an otherwise prohibited substance or method to treat a genuine medical condition while continuing to compete.

The aim is proper treatment of a real condition without opening a door to doping. The treating clinician is usually the person who spots that a treatment is prohibited, gathers the evidence and supports the application, so the sport and exercise medicine (SEM) team meets the process often.

A TUE is a considered medical and administrative decision, not a formality. It works best when the clinician understands the rules and acts in good time.