Dr. Dunchok Grounded: DEA Yanks Controlled Substance License
Published Date: 6/9/2025
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Summary
Dr. Ron Dunchok lost his DEA registration because he no longer has permission to handle controlled substances in California. He didn’t ask for a hearing after being notified, so the DEA moved forward and officially revoked his registration. This means Dr. Dunchok can’t legally prescribe or handle controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately.
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DEA Registration Revoked for Physician
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked Ron Dunchok, M.D.'s DEA Certificate of Registration No. BD0178081. As of July 9, 2025, he is not authorized to prescribe, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances in California.
Pending and New California DEA Applications Denied
The Order denies any pending applications by Ron Dunchok, M.D., to renew or modify Certificate No. BD0178081, and denies any other pending application by him for additional DEA registration in California. This denial is effective July 9, 2025.
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