California Doctor Loses DEA License, Can't Prescribe Controlled Drugs
Published Date: 6/10/2025
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Summary
Dr. Harry Kram from California lost his DEA registration because he no longer has permission to handle controlled substances in his state. Despite being notified, he didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA officially revoked his registration by default. This means Dr. Kram can’t legally prescribe or handle controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately, impacting his medical practice and any related income.
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DEA Registration Revoked — Dr. Kram
Dr. Harry Kram (DEA Certificate No. AK1539444) has had his DEA registration revoked effective July 10, 2025. This revocation means he cannot legally prescribe, dispense, or handle controlled substances, which prevents him from providing those aspects of medical care and will affect his medical practice and related income.
Pending DEA Applications Denied in California
The DEA denied any pending applications by Harry Kram, M.D., to renew or modify his registration and denied any pending applications for additional registration in California. That denial accompanies the final order effective July 10, 2025, and prevents him from obtaining DEA registration while he lacks state authority to practice.
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