I agree with previous comments that the veterinarian's role in the tragic and serious opiod epidemic occuring in the citizens of the Commonwealth and across the land is infinitesimal. As I read over the proposed regulations I wondered why they were necessary as it was spelling out standard practice for all the veterinarians I know. Veterinarians recognize that opiods are addicitve and do not prescribe longterm supplies. When requests for refills are made, red flags go up and the animal is reassessed. Unless the patient has a chronic condtion as described, no long term opiods are prescibed. Most dogs with bronchitis or CHF are small and the doses likewise small. It is therefore easy to spot owner abuse and refuse to make refills before the appropriate time. While I know there must be some veterinarians that overprescribe opiods, the number is extremely small. These proposed regulations add an unnecessary burden unfairly on professionals that are not part of the opiod epidemic in Virginia. They will have no measurable or usefull effect on stemming opiod abuse in humans. Continuing education for veterinarians would be a more effective and measured way than regulation.