Tampa MD's DEA License Revoked for Sharing Prescription Privileges Illegally
Published Date: 4/16/2025
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Summary
Dr. Victor Augusto Silva from Tampa had his DEA registration suspended and then revoked because he let someone else illegally use his license to prescribe drugs. Since he didn’t respond in time to defend himself, the government decided he’s a risk to public safety and took away his registration for good. This means he can’t legally prescribe controlled substances anymore, effective immediately.
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DEA Registration Revoked — No Prescribing
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked Victor Augusto Silva, M.D.'s DEA Certificate of Registration No. FS3590266 and denied any other pending registration application in Florida. The Order takes effect May 16, 2025, and means Dr. Silva may not lawfully prescribe controlled substances after that date.
Entrusting DEA Registration Is Strict Liability
The Agency found that allowing an unauthorized person to use a DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances violates federal law (21 CFR 1306.04(a)) and Florida law (Fla. Stat. section 458.331(f)), and that a registrant is strictly liable for misuse. The record states Respondent allowed an unlicensed individual (B.L.) to access and use his registration in 2023, including as recently as December 2023.
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