DEA Revokes Doctor’s Registration After State Authority Ends
Published Date: 10/20/2026
Notice
Summary
Dr. Youmna Abdulhadi from California lost her DEA registration because she no longer has the legal right to handle controlled substances in her state. She didn’t ask for a hearing to challenge this, so the DEA officially revoked her registration as of June 30, 2026. This means she can’t prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, affecting her medical practice and patients.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA Registration Revoked — No Controlled Drugs
DEA Certificate of Registration No. FA2682967 issued to Youmna Abdulhadi, M.D., is revoked effective November 19, 2026. As a result, she may not prescribe, administer, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances in California; her DEA registration had expired on June 30, 2026 and the Medical Board of California revoked her state medical license effective December 4, 2024.
Pending Renewal/Additional Registrations Denied
The Order denies any pending applications by Youmna Abdulhadi, M.D., to renew or modify Certificate of Registration No. FA2682967 and denies any other pending application by her for additional DEA registration in California. This denial is issued pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823(g)(1) and 824(a).
Default and Limited Opportunity to Challenge
Because Dr. Abdulhadi did not request a hearing after the March 17, 2026 Order to Show Cause, the DEA found her in default and deemed the OSC factual allegations admitted. She may file a properly supported motion for reconsideration of the Agency's findings of fact within fifteen calendar days of the Order to dispute the finding that she lacks a California medical license.
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