DEA's Mysterious Memo on Dr. Konen: Details? What Details?
Published Date: 8/20/2025
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Summary
Dr. Andrew Konen from Dallas lost his DEA license because he wrote lots of prescriptions for strong drugs in ways that weren’t legal or safe. He didn’t show up to defend himself, so the government decided to revoke his registration and deny any future applications. This means he can’t legally prescribe controlled substances anymore, starting now.
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DEA Registration Revoked for Dr. Konen
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked Andrew Konen, M.D.'s DEA certificate of registration (BK4924139) and denied all pending registration applications he had in Texas. The OSC that led to this action was issued August 12, 2024, and the Decision and Order was published August 20, 2025.
Default Rule: Missed Deadlines Can Forfeit Hearing
Under DEA rules (21 CFR 1301.37(d) and 1301.43), a person served with an Order to Show Cause has 30 days to request a hearing and answer the allegations; an unexcused default can be deemed a waiver of the right to a hearing and an admission of the OSC's factual allegations. The final rule implementing this framework became effective December 14, 2022, and was applied in this case after missed prehearing deadlines in September–October 2024.
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