If a Player with a legitimate medical condition needs to use a prohibited substance or method, they will need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). This is only accepted if there are no other suitable permitted medications or treatments that can be used, and there is a strict, detailed process to determine this.
Players can find out more information about the TUE process on the UKAD website here and use the TUE Wizard to find out whether they need to apply for a TUE and who to submit their application to.
Apply for a TUE to use prohibited substance/method for legitimate medical conditions
Useful Resources
- Anti-Doping Regulations
- Social Drugs Regulations
- The FA Anti-Doping Advice Card 2023-24
- Anti-Doping and Social Drugs Guide (Men's) 2023-24
- The FA Whereabouts Guide (Men's) 2023-24
- Anti-Doping, Social Drugs and Whereabouts Guide (Women's) 2023-24
- The FA-Anti-Doping Guide for Parents and Carers 2023-24
- The FA Anti-Doping Posters 2023-24
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