Philly MD Grounded: No More DEA Drug Handling Allowed
Published Date: 7/9/2025
Notice
Summary
Dr. Hayriye Gok from Philadelphia lost her DEA registration because she no longer has permission to handle controlled substances in Pennsylvania. She didn’t ask for a hearing after being notified, so the DEA officially revoked her registration. This means she can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA Registration Revoked — No Controlled Drugs
Dr. Hayriye Gok's DEA Certificate of Registration No. FG3991115 is revoked. Effective August 8, 2025, she can no longer legally prescribe, dispense, or handle controlled substances in Pennsylvania.
Pending Renewal/Additional Registrations Denied
The DEA denied any pending applications by Dr. Hayriye Gok to renew or modify Certificate of Registration No. FG3991115 and denied any other pending application for additional registration in Pennsylvania. That denial is effective as of August 8, 2025.
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