# 11 Va. Admin. Code § 10-180-72: 11VAC10-180-72. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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## Section

- **Citation:** 11 Va. Admin. Code § 10-180-72
- **Heading:** 11VAC10-180-72. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 11 Gaming / Agency 10 Virginia Racing Commission / Chapter 180 / 11VAC10-180-72

## Text

The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) shall be governed by the following conditions:
1. The administration of NSAIDS at less than 48 hours to the scheduled post of a horse's race, qualifying race, or official timed workout is prohibited.
2. The presence of one of the following does not constitute a violation:
a. Phenylbutazone at a concentration of less than 0.3 micrograms per milliliter of plasma or serum;
b. Flunixin at a concentration less than 5.0 nanograms per milliliter of plasma or serum; or
c. Ketoprofen at a concentration less than 2.0 nanograms per milliliter of plasma or serum.
3. The detection of two or more NSAIDS in blood or urine constitutes NSAIDS stacking violation and is prohibited.

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