In a notice published by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the agency announced the revocation of registrations for Liberty Pharmacy Inc., Metro Care Pharmacy Inc., RiteCare Pharmacy Inc., and United Pharmacy Upper Darby Inc. The DEA found that these pharmacies, all located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had violated federal and state laws by not maintaining accurate records of controlled substances, resulting in their operations being labeled as a public safety risk. Despite being given an opportunity to respond or request a hearing, none of the pharmacies contested the allegations or provided evidence to dispute the DEA's findings. Consequently, the DEA determined that continuing the registrations would be against the public interest and ordered the revocations to take effect on May 27, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) decided that four Philadelphia pharmacies were not keeping proper track of important medicines, which could be dangerous for people. Because these pharmacies didn't try to argue or explain themselves, the DEA will stop them from working as of May 27, 2025.