West Virginia NP's Drug Rx Rights Yanked by Inaction
Published Date: 7/16/2025
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Summary
Osric Malone Prioleau, a nurse practitioner from West Virginia, lost his DEA registration because he no longer has state permission to handle controlled substances. He didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA officially revoked his registration as of early 2025. This means he can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately.
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DEA Registration Revoked for Named Nurse
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked DEA Certificate of Registration No. MM2233827 issued to Osric Malone Prioleau, N.P., and will deny any pending renewals or other registration applications in West Virginia. The Order is effective August 15, 2025; the record shows his West Virginia nursing licenses were suspended on August 22, 2024 and his DEA registration expired January 31, 2025. Mr. Prioleau may file a properly supported motion for reconsideration of the findings of fact within fifteen calendar days of the date of this Order.
DEA May Revoke When State License Suspended
The DEA states that it may suspend or revoke a practitioner's federal registration under 21 U.S.C. 824(a)(3) when the practitioner’s state license or registration has been suspended or revoked so the practitioner is no longer authorized to handle controlled substances under state law. The Agency also affirms it may adjudicate and enter final orders even where a DEA registration expired before the Order to Show Cause was issued.
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