Agencies | Governor
| Action Summary | Emergency regulations for veterinarians prescribing of controlled substances containing opioids are being promulgated as emergency regulations to address the opioid abuse crisis in Virginia. Regulations for the management of acute pain include requirements for the evaluation of the patient, limitations on quantity and dosage, and record-keeping. Regulations provide requirements for prescribing an opioid beyond 14 days for chronic pain and certain chronic conditions, and allow for prescribing of buprenorphine in a dosage, quantity, and formulation appropriate for an animal species and size. Finally, there are requirements for continuation of treatment and for the content of the medical record. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Exempt from APA | No, this action is subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [005103] |
| Associated Mandates | Prescribing of buprenorphine |
| Note | This action is not intended to satisfy the requirement that an entire regulation be reviewed every 4 years. |
| Name / Title: | Leslie L. Knachel / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)367-4468 FAX: (804)527-4471 TDD: ()- |