2025-07026Notice

DEA Revokes De Novo Services' Drug Handling License Over Decade of Sloppiness

Published Date: 4/23/2025

Notice

Summary

De Novo Services, LLC lost its DEA registration because it didn’t keep good control over controlled substances and broke recordkeeping rules from 2013 to 2023. Since they didn’t ask for a hearing, the DEA decided to revoke their registration, meaning they can’t legally handle these drugs anymore. This affects De Novo directly and signals a strict stance on drug safety and record rules.

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

DEA Registration Revoked for De Novo

De Novo Services, LLC (DEA Certificate No. RD0424515) had its DEA registration revoked for failures to control and account for controlled substances between 2013 and 2023. Because De Novo did not request a hearing, the DEA entered a final order revoking the registration effective May 23, 2025.

Pending Renewal and New Applications Denied

The DEA denied any pending applications by De Novo Services, LLC to renew or modify its registration and denied any other pending application by De Novo for additional registration in Utah. Those denials accompany the revocation order and are part of the final agency action.

Final Adjudication Creates Public Record and Deterrence

The DEA adjudicated this matter to finality to create an official public record to educate current and prospective registrants about their responsibilities and to inform stakeholders of the Agency's enforcement priorities. The decision states that specific and general deterrence weighed in favor of revocation.

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Key Dates

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4/23/2025
5/23/2025

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