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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) revoked the registration of Hazem Barmada, M.D., allowing him to handle controlled substances in Mississippi because he no longer has a valid medical license in the state. The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure had accepted his voluntary surrender of the license in 2021, making him ineligible to practice medicine and handle controlled substances there. As holding a valid state license is necessary for DEA registration, Dr. Barmada’s registration was revoked, and any pending applications related to it were denied. This decision will take effect on April 21, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the DEA registration of Xubex Community Pharmacy in Casselberry, Florida. This decision was made because the pharmacy dispensed controlled substances, specifically Schedule II drugs like oxycodone and hydromorphone, without prescriptions. The DEA considered these actions a threat to public health and safety, demonstrating that the pharmacy cannot be trusted to comply with legal requirements. Furthermore, the pharmacy did not request a hearing to dispute these conclusions, leading to the default revocation of its registration.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an order to revoke the DEA registration of Robert Esser, D.D.S., from Erie, Pennsylvania, because his dental license is suspended, making him unable to legally handle controlled substances in Pennsylvania. Dr. Esser did not request a hearing to contest this, leading to his default according to DEA rules. The DEA has denied any pending applications for Dr. Esser to renew or modify his registration, effective January 29, 2025. Consequently, Dr. Esser is not permitted to dispense controlled substances as he does not meet the legal requirements set by the state and DEA regulations.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an order to revoke the registration of Dr. Ajumobi Agu in Nevada due to violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Dr. Agu continued prescribing controlled substances even after his state medical and controlled substances licenses were suspended. The DEA concluded that his actions are inconsistent with the public interest and deemed him untrustworthy to handle such substances. As such, Dr. Agu will be unable to apply to renew or modify his DEA registration, effective May 16, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked Samreen Riaz, D.D.S.'s registration to handle controlled substances due to her lack of authority to practice dentistry in California, where her DEA registration was held. The decision was made following the Dental Board of California's revocation of her dental license, effective September 1, 2023. Riaz did not respond to the Order to Show Cause (OSC), resulting in her default and the revocation of her DEA registration. The DEA's action ensures that individuals without the necessary state licenses cannot handle controlled substances, maintaining compliance with federal regulations.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is revoking the registration of Dr. Harvey Leslie, which allowed him to handle controlled substances. This is because his medical license in Georgia has been revoked, and he can no longer practice medicine or legally handle controlled substances there. Since having a valid state license is necessary to maintain DEA registration for handling controlled substances, Dr. Leslie's registration is being revoked, effective April 28, 2025. The decision was signed by the Acting Administrator, Derek Maltz, on March 20, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the DEA registration of Dr. Victor Augusto Silva from Tampa, Florida, due to his failure to comply with federal and state laws regarding controlled substances. The DEA found that Dr. Silva allowed an unauthorized individual to use his registration to issue prescriptions for controlled substances, which is against the law. As Dr. Silva did not adequately respond to the charges or demonstrate he can be trusted with prescribing controlled substances, the DEA determined his continued registration would not serve the public interest. As a result, his registration was revoked, and any pending applications for registration in Florida were denied.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an Order to Show Cause to Laura M. Bellew, a nurse practitioner from New Mexico, proposing to revoke her DEA registration because she no longer has the authority to handle controlled substances in New Mexico. This is because her nursing licenses were suspended by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing in January 2023. Bellew did not request a hearing to contest the charges, effectively admitting the DEA's allegations. As a result, the DEA decided to revoke her registration and deny any pending applications related to controlled substances in New Mexico.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an Order to Show Cause to Dr. Matthew Okeke, who is based in Nevada. This order proposed revoking his DEA registration because he no longer has a valid state license or authority to handle controlled substances in Nevada. Dr. Okeke did not respond to the order, leading the DEA to proceed with final agency action to revoke his registration. The decision was signed by DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and is set to take effect on January 29, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an Order to Show Cause to Soroosh Armandi, D.O., proposing to revoke his DEA registration because he no longer has the authority to handle controlled substances in California. Despite being notified, Dr. Armandi did not request a hearing to contest this action. His California medical license has been revoked, making him ineligible to maintain a DEA registration. As a result, the DEA has decided to revoke his DEA Certificate of Registration and deny any pending applications for renewal or additional registrations in California.