2025-15867Notice

Dr. Pherson Faces DEA Decree: Another Day in Reg Hell

Published Date: 8/20/2025

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Summary

Kenneth Pherson, D.O., lost his DEA registration because he no longer has permission to handle controlled substances in Florida. He didn’t ask for a hearing after being notified, so the DEA moved forward and officially revoked his registration. This means Dr. Pherson can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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DEA Registration Revoked for Dr. Pherson

DEA Certificate of Registration No. FP0455142 issued to Kenneth Pherson, D.O., is revoked and any pending applications to renew, modify, or obtain registration in Florida are denied. The Order is effective September 19, 2025, after the Agency found his Florida osteopathic medical license suspended on or about August 29, 2024, and he did not request a hearing following the December 2, 2024 Order to Show Cause.

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Key Dates

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8/20/2025
9/19/2025

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