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Determine If You Need a TUE

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Research your medication using Global DRO and note the status, route, and WADA classification. For athletes not in a testing pool, it's important to note the difference between substances which are prohibited only during competition and those substances which are prohibited at all times.

Determine your athlete category.

Consult the table below to determine the requirements for that substance based on your competition level.

DETERMINE IF YOU NEED A Therapeutic Use Exemption

Athlete Category	The substance is PROHIBITED In-Competition Only	The substance is PROHIBITED at all times including Out-of-Competition	Not Prohibited In or Out of Competition
International Federation Registered Testing Pool (or any athlete competing in an Internationally sanctioned event) (Level 1 Athlete)	You need a TUE prior to using any prohibited substance or method.	You need a TUE prior to using any prohibited substance or method.	No Action
USADA Registered Testing Pool (Level 1 athlete)	You need a TUE prior to using any prohibited substance or method.	You need a TUE prior to using any prohibited substance or method.	No Action
All other athletes not in a testing pool (Non-National Level Athletes) (Level 2 athlete)	A TUE is not needed in advance of a competition for only those substances which are prohibited only during competition. Why Not	A TUE is need prior to using any prohibited-at-all-times substance except for a few exceptions which include: 1 - Diuretics and masking agents 2 - Beta-2 agonists 3- Insulin (If you have been diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes.) Why?	No Action