MD Stripped of DEA License After Abusing Drugs on Patients
Published Date: 9/19/2025
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Summary
Dr. Haroon Hameed from Maryland lost his DEA license because he abused drugs while treating patients and lied on his renewal application. The DEA decided his actions put the public at risk, so they revoked his registration and denied any future applications. This means he can’t legally prescribe controlled substances anymore, effective immediately.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
DEA Registration Revoked; No Future Approval
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked Haroon Hameed, M.D.'s DEA registration and denied any future DEA registration applications, effective immediately. This means Dr. Hameed cannot legally possess or prescribe controlled substances anymore under his DEA registration.
No Material Falsification Finding on Renewal
The DEA concluded the Government did not prove material falsification of Dr. Hameed's October 31, 2021 DEA renewal application under 21 U.S.C. 824(a)(1). The agency found two false statements in his application but determined they were not shown by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence to be material.
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