Utah Doctor's DEA License Revoked for Risky Opioid Prescriptions
Published Date: 1/15/2026
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Summary
Dr. Jason Vanshaar from Utah had his DEA license suspended and is facing revocation because he prescribed lots of strong drugs in unsafe ways, risking public health. This affects him directly and means he can’t legally prescribe controlled substances anymore. The decision is final as of early 2026, stopping him from getting new DEA registrations and protecting patients from harm.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
DEA Registration Revoked
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked Jason VanShaar, M.D.'s DEA Certificate of Registration No. FV2721694 and denied his pending application No. W24166810C. The Order also denies any other pending applications he submitted in Utah or Arizona; the revocation is effective February 17, 2026.
Immediate Suspension Began May 28, 2025
On May 28, 2025 the DEA issued an Order to Show Cause and an Immediate Suspension of Registration for Jason VanShaar, M.D., suspending his DEA registration (No. FV2721694) pending final agency action. That suspension removed his ability to hold an active DEA registration beginning with the May 28, 2025 suspension.
Findings: Dangerous Prescribing; Patient Protection
The DEA found that from at least February 2021 to at least March 2025 the registrant issued at least 288 prescriptions for Schedule II–IV controlled substances to four patients, including many 'Holy Trinity' opioid/benzodiazepine/carisoprodol combinations that increase overdose risk. The agency stated the action (suspension and revocation) was taken to protect the public health and safety.
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