Arizona PA Loses DEA License Over State Revocation
Published Date: 2/7/2025
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Summary
Herold Pierre-Louis, a physician assistant from Arizona, lost his state license to handle controlled substances, so the DEA has officially revoked his registration to prescribe or dispense these drugs. This means he can no longer legally work with controlled substances starting now, affecting his medical practice and any related income. The decision is final after a legal review, so no more delays or appeals are expected.
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DEA Registration Revoked for Practitioner
The DEA revoked Certificate of Registration No. MP7845766 issued to Herold Pierre-Louis, P.A., so he can no longer legally prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances. This revocation is effective March 10, 2025 and will affect his medical practice and any related income from handling controlled substances.
Pending Renewal and New Registrations Denied
The Order denies any pending applications by Herold Pierre-Louis, P.A., to renew or modify DEA registration No. MP7845766 and denies any other pending application for additional registration in Arizona. The denial is effective March 10, 2025.
State License Revocation Triggers DEA Action
Under 21 U.S.C. 824(a)(3) and 823(g)(1), the DEA may suspend or revoke a practitioner's registration if the practitioner has had their State license suspended or revoked and is no longer authorized under state law to handle controlled substances. The Order cites that possession of state authority to dispense controlled substances is a fundamental condition for maintaining a DEA registration.
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