| Therapeutic Use Exemptions - Processes and Forms |
If you have an illness or condition that requires a medication containing a substance that is on the Prohibited List, a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may be granted that enables you to take the medication without committing a Doping Offence.
If you are unsure whether you require a TUE or would like to check whether a supplement or medication contains a prohibited substance; please download and complete the 'Product Information Request' form at the bottom of the page. The completed from should then be sent to IDTM using one of the following methods:
· By email to: tennis@idtm.se
· By fax to: +46 8 555 10 995
· By registered post/courier to: IDTM, Stockholmsvägen 18, 181 33 Lidingö, Sweden
To apply for a TUE:
· Download a TUE Application Form from:
www.itftennis.com/anti-doping/tue or www.idtm.se
· Ask your physician to complete the form in UPPER CASE and in English, and preferably typed. If the form is incomplete or illegible, it will be returned.
· Submit the completed form to IDTM, with all necessary supporting medical evidence. If you do not receive notification that your TUE application has been received within 72 hours, you should contact IDTM again, as it may be that your contact information is illegible or incorrect and that they have been unable to contact you.
· An application for a new TUE (or renewal of an existing TUE) should be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the first date on which use of the substance is required.
· Please note that failure to provide the required information may result in the application being denied, or returned, whilst if the information provided is inconclusive, you may be requested to supply additional information, which will thereby delay the processing of an application.
· You are advised not to use any medication until you have been informed that a TUE has been granted for the substance(s) in question.
New regulations for use of glucocorticosteroids, salbutamol or salmeterol
A TUE is required for glucocorticosteroids, salbutamol or salmeterol administered by the following routes:
• Oral
• Intravenous
• Intramuscular
• Rectal
Topical (i.e. surface) application of glucocorticosteroids are not prohibited and do not require a TUE. These methods of administration are:
• Auricular
• Buccal
• Dermatological (including iontophoresis/phonophoresis)
• Opthalmic
• Nasal
• Perianal
Is a TUE granted by a National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) valid for events covered under the TADP?
No. A TUE granted by a NADO must be submitted to IDTM for recognition prior to participation in an event covered under the Programme. The ITF is not obliged to recognise a TUE granted by a NADO, and also reserves the right to amend the duration of any TUE granted by a NADO. Any such application for recognition should be submitted 30 days in advance of the first date on which such recognition is required.
Can the decision to grant/deny a TUE be overturned?
All TUE decisions are sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), whose own TUE Committee (TUEC) may reverse any decision. A player whose TUE application is denied by the TUEC can appeal the decision to the WADA TUEC (at their own expense). A TUE application that is denied by WADA can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a final decision.
When can I start using any medication prescribed to me and how long for?
Players should not assume that their application will be granted, even for the renewal of an existing TUE, and are advised to wait until they receive notification of approval from IDTM before using the substance(s) concerned. All TUEs are granted for a specific period of time and so do expire. Before a TUE has expired, a new application must be submitted to permit continued use of the Prohibited Substance under the TADP.
Can I get a back-dated TUE?
TUEs are only retroactively approved for emergency treatment or exceptional circumstances.
What happens if a prohibited substance is detected during analysis?
When the report is received from the laboratory, an initial review will take place to verify that a TUE has been granted for the substance(s) concerned, and is still in effect, and that the results of the analysis are consistent with the TUE granted. If this is the case, the result of your test will be recorded as negative.
Where to send the completed TUE Application
The completed TUE Application Form and supporting medical information must be sent to IDTM:
· By email to: tennis@idtm.se
· By fax to: +46 8 555 10 995
· By registered post/courier to: IDTM, Stockholmsvägen 18, 181 33 Lidingö, Sweden
If you need to contact IDTM by telephone, please call: +46 8 555 10 999.
Players are solely responsible for all substances that they ingest, including all medicines they take. Thus, it is crucial that all medication is checked for prohibited substances.
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