Doc's Drug License Doomed: Expired State Permit Ends DEA Access
Published Date: 6/23/2025
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Summary
Dr. William Thompson IV lost his DEA registration because he no longer has permission to handle controlled substances in California. He didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA officially revoked his registration as of late 2024. This means he can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, affecting his medical practice and any related income.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA Registration Revoked for Dr. Thompson
Dr. William Thompson IV's DEA Certificate of Registration No. FT3578082 is revoked effective July 23, 2025 because he is not licensed to practice medicine in California. As a result, he cannot legally prescribe, dispense, or handle controlled substances in California, which will affect his medical practice and any income tied to prescribing controlled drugs.
Pending Renewal and Application Denials
The DEA denied any pending applications by Dr. William Thompson IV to renew or modify Certificate of Registration No. FT3578082, as well as any other pending applications for additional registration in California. This prevents him from regaining DEA registration through those pending applications in California.
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