Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)
Athletes who have a legitimate medical reason to use a prohibited substance or method may request a TUEThis program, supervised by the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Authorization (ISAUT), is an essential element of elite sport: it allows health and sporting fairness to be reconciled.
Learning resources
Educational resources are available via the platform NOBILITY of the AMA, including:
- a check-list for the implementation of the 2026 List (already online),
- un guide for athletes and their entourage (available mid-December).
Access to the 2026 List
Points of attention
Salmeterol: what you need to know
Salmeterol remains authorized for asthmatic athletes, but intake intervals have changed to avoid any doping effects. The maximum dose remains 200 µg/24 hours. Check your prescription and talk to your doctor.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) for non-medical purposes prohibited
WADA now bans the use of CO for non-medical purposes, because it can artificially stimulate the production of red blood cells. However, its medical use remains permitted (breathing tests or measurement of hemoglobin mass).
Glucocorticoids and washout periods
Some extended-release formulations may remain detectable Longer than expected. This means that a treatment may still appear positive even if the standard timeframe is met. Athletes: Talk to your doctor and your anti-doping organization before any competition.
New substances in food supplements
Recently added substances (α-naphthoflavone, BAM15, flmodafinil, fladrafinil) have been found in some dietary supplements. Be careful: a product purchased online or not certified may contain these prohibited molecules without mentioning them on the label.
