New Mexico PA Busted: DEA Yanks Controlled Substance Privileges
Published Date: 7/9/2025
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Summary
John Hanley, P.A. from New Mexico lost his DEA registration because he no longer has the state permission to handle controlled substances. He didn’t ask for a hearing to challenge this, so the DEA officially revoked his certificate starting in 2025. This means John can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, affecting his medical practice and patients.
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DEA registration revoked for John Hanley
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked Certificate of Registration No. MH4317702 issued to John Hanley, P.A. The Order states his New Mexico physician assistant license was revoked on or about February 27, 2024, and the DEA revocation is effective August 8, 2025.
Pending renewals and new registrations denied
The Order also denies any pending applications by John Hanley, P.A. to renew or modify Certificate No. MH4317702 and denies any other pending application by him for additional registration in New Mexico. The denial is part of the same final Order effective August 8, 2025.
15-day window to seek reconsideration
The Agency states that John Hanley may file a properly supported motion for reconsideration of the findings of fact within fifteen calendar days of the date of this Order. Any such motion and response must be filed and served by email as directed in the Order.
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