When Is AUT or TUE Needed?

FairMed helps athletes, clinicians, clubs, and Olympic programs decide earlier when a case may need AUT or TUE preparation and what should be documented before formal review.

What most people get wrong

Many teams think about AUT or TUE too late, after the clinical decision is already made and the supporting file is weak. The highest-value intervention is earlier: deciding whether a prohibited option is truly necessary and documenting that decision correctly.

  • Assess whether a prohibited substance or method may be involved.
  • Check whether a permitted alternative may solve the clinical problem.
  • Prepare the medical rationale before escalation.
  • Reduce avoidable delays and weak submissions.