Mississippi NP Stripped of Controlled Substance Authority
Published Date: 3/20/2025
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Summary
William Needham, a nurse practitioner from Mississippi, lost his DEA registration because he no longer has the state authority to handle controlled substances. He didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA moved forward and officially revoked his registration. This means he can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately, with no money penalties mentioned.
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DEA Registration Revoked for Practitioner
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked William Needham's DEA Certificate of Registration No. MN5005788, meaning he is no longer authorized to prescribe, administer, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances. The Order is effective April 21, 2025, after the Agency found his Mississippi nursing licenses were suspended or revoked.
Pending Renewal and New Applications Denied
The Order also denies any pending applications by William Needham to renew or modify Certificate No. MN5005788, and denies any other pending application for additional registration in Mississippi. This denial is issued pursuant to the same Order effective April 21, 2025.
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