The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke John Stanton, M.D.'s DEA registration because his medical license in Tennessee was revoked, meaning he can't legally handle controlled substances in the state. An Order to Show Cause was issued previously, suggesting the removal of his DEA Certificate of Registration, as he didn't request a hearing, leading to a default judgment. As a result, the DEA has also denied Dr. Stanton's pending applications for any new registration in Tennessee. This decision was signed by the Acting Administrator of the DEA and will take effect on May 21, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) decided to take away Dr. John Stanton's special permission to handle certain medicines because he lost his doctor license in Tennessee. He didn't ask for a chance to explain why he should keep it, so the decision will start being official on May 21, 2025.