Houston Pharmacy Shut Down by DEA for Ignoring Drug Abuse Warnings
Published Date: 10/17/2025
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Summary
Hovic Pharmacy in Houston lost its DEA license because it filled many controlled substance prescriptions in ways that didn’t follow pharmacy rules, risking drug abuse and illegal distribution. This decision means Hovic can no longer legally handle these drugs, protecting public safety. The change is effective immediately, impacting the pharmacy’s business and its customers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
DEA Registration Revoked for Hovic Pharmacy
Hovic Pharmacy in Houston, Texas (DEA registration No. FH5569112) had its DEA registration revoked, effective immediately. This means the pharmacy can no longer legally handle or dispense controlled substances, closing that part of its business.
Customers Lose Access at That Location
If you were a customer of Hovic Pharmacy in Houston, Texas, you can no longer have controlled-substance prescriptions filled there effective immediately (published October 17, 2025). You will need to get those prescriptions filled at a different pharmacy or by another provider.
Action Aimed to Protect Public Safety
The DEA found the pharmacy unlawfully released about 13,135 controlled substance tablets and about a 3,478 days' supply of promethazine with codeine into the community during December 17, 2018 through March 15, 2021; revoking the registration is intended to prevent further unlawful distribution. The decision takes effect immediately and is intended to protect the local community from diversion and abuse.
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