The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke Dr. Yogesh Patel's DEA registration because he is not permitted to handle controlled substances as he lacks the authority to practice medicine in Colorado. The DEA's Order to Show Cause indicated that Dr. Patel's Colorado medical license is restricted, preventing him from practicing medicine, which is a critical requirement for maintaining his DEA registration. Dr. Patel did not request a hearing or dispute these allegations, leading to the revocation of his registration and denial of any pending applications. This decision was finalized by Acting Administrator Derek Maltz and will take effect on March 17, 2025.
Simple Explanation
In a simple way, the government said that Dr. Yogesh Patel can no longer give out certain medicines because he's not allowed to work as a doctor in Colorado anymore. Since he didn't argue against this, his permission to handle these medicines was taken away.