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Substances: Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ATUEs)

Athletes need to follow the simple steps listed below if applying for an ATUE.

ATUEs manage the use of certain prohibited medications by athletes. ATUEs make sport fairer for athletes by allowing the use of otherwise prohibited substances for legitimate medical purposes.

Athletes should remember to check the status of all medications and substances prior to use. Check the status of medications and substances via the:

• Anti-Doping Hotline 1800 020 506 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM AEST 7 days a week
• ASADA Website - www.asada.gov.au

Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemption (ATUE) – 7 easy steps for athletes & support staff

1. Check status of the medication you intend to use.
2. You are advised that the substance is prohibited and that you need to fill out an ATUE form. Note: the only substances subject to ATUEs are inhaled beta-2 agonists (commonly in asthma medications) and certain non-systemic glucocorticosteroids (contained in some anti-inflammatory medications).
3. Obtain an ATUE form via the ASADA website or your National Sporting Organisation.
4. Complete the ATUE form and submit it to your National Sporting Organisation, not to ASADA. Ensure you are using the correct ATUE form. If in doubt use the form available on the ASADA website.
5. Your ATUE form is automatically approved when received by your National Sporting Organisation, as long as it is clearly legible and signed by a doctor. Incomplete forms will be returned to the athlete for resubmission.
6. The World Anti-Doping Code requires sports to send an acknowledgement letter to an athlete, once that athlete’s ATUE has been approved by that sport. Sports must ensure that the approved ATUE application is legible and complete before sending an acknowledgment letter. Sports should also ensure that ATUE applications are stored in a secure location.
7. Athletes should check how long their ATUE is valid for with their National Sporting Organisation. Many ATUEs need to be renewed every 12 months.

Note:

• If you compete at International Federation level you need to obtain and submit an ATUE form designed by your International Federation. Call your sport to find out whether you are considered to be competing at International Federation level.
• An athlete using a beta-2 agonist or non-systemic glucocorticosteroid without first obtaining an ATUE may be committing an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.

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