HOW TO APPLY TO NADC FOR A TUE?

 

Before taking any medication, an athlete must check the status of the medication on the WADA Prohibited List or with their Anti-Doping Organization (ADO). If the substance is prohibited, the athlete will need to apply for a TUE.

 

STEP 1:  Confirm What Level of Athlete You Are     

 

STEP 2:  Check for Your Condition

When you have determined that a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) is needed, it is important that you and your physician provide the correct medical documentation. To assist you and your doctor, please consult the WADA Checklists for TUE applications for guidance and support during the TUE application process, and TUE Physician Guidelines for guidance on specific common medical conditions, treatments, substances, etc.

 

The Checklists outline the specific requirements for completing the TUE Application Form based on the medical/health condition requiring the treatment. The Checklists cover the most commonly seen conditions and include the medical records that must be submitted along with the application.

 

The WADA TUE Physician Guidelines provide Therapeutic Use Exemption Committees (TUECs) with medical information to support the decision-making process for TUE applications. The Guidelines are not mandatory documents are used in accordance with the principles set out in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemption (ISTUE) regarding the granting criteria for TUEs (Article 4.1 to 4.3)

 

Below is a listing of the WADA TUE Checklists and Physician Guidelines:

·         TUE Application: General

·         ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in Children And Adults

·         Adrenal Insufficiency

·         Anaphylaxis

·         Asthma

·         Cardiovascular Conditions: The Therapeutic Use of Beta-blockers in Athletes

·         Diabetes Mellitus

·         Female Infertility

·         Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults

·         Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children and Adolescents

·         Inflammatory Bowel Disease

·         Intravenous Infusion

·         Intrinsic Sleep Disorders

·         Kidney Failure and Kidney Transplantation

·         Male Hypogonadism

·         Musculoskeletal Conditions

·         Pain Management

·         Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

·         Sinusitis/Rhinosinusitis

·         Transgender Athletes

 

STEP 3:  Download the TUE Application Form

 

STEP 4:   Complete the TUE Application Form with all Necessary Documents 

Ensure your physician has the TUE form, appropriate Checklist and Physician guideline.

 

Work with your physician to fill out the TUE application and collect all supporting documents listed on the Checklist for your condition. Also ensure that your physician correctly completes all medical information and diagnosis, medication details, and physician declaration sections in the TUE application.

 

Please note that any TUE application submitted to the NADC that is not complete and without medical documentation will be returned to the athlete and will not be processed.

 

STEP 5: Review and Submit Your TUE Application Form

Review your application to ensure all components are complete and all necessary medical documents attached.

 

Ensure that you keep a copy of your entire TUE application submission for your record/reference.

Submit your completed TUE application to the NADC via email: nadcngr@yahoo.com