Tennessee Doc Loses DEA License Over State Permit Drama
Published Date: 4/21/2025
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Summary
Dr. John Stanton from Tennessee lost his DEA license because he no longer has permission to handle controlled substances in his state. He didn’t ask for a hearing, so the decision to revoke his registration stands. This means he can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately.
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DEA Registration Revoked for Dr. Stanton
Dr. John Stanton's DEA Certificate of Registration No. BS1750048 is revoked and any pending applications to renew or modify it in Tennessee are denied. The revocation takes effect May 21, 2025, and means he may no longer legally prescribe, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances in Tennessee.
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