Ohio doctor loses federal drug authority after state license ends
Published Date: 10/20/2026
Notice
Summary
Dr. Jefferson Burroughs from Ohio lost his DEA registration to handle controlled substances because he no longer has the legal authority to prescribe them in his state. He didn’t ask for a hearing to challenge this, so the DEA officially revoked his registration as of July 31, 2026. This means Dr. Burroughs can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, affecting his medical practice and patients.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA Registration Revoked; Controlled Drugs Ban
The DEA revoked Jefferson Burroughs, M.D.'s Certificate of Registration No. BB2526741, so he is not allowed to prescribe, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances in Ohio. His DEA registration expired on July 31, 2026, and the revocation is effective November 19, 2026. This directly prevents Dr. Burroughs from legally managing controlled drugs for his patients after that date.
Pending Renewal/Registration Applications Denied
The DEA denied any pending applications by Jefferson Burroughs, M.D., to renew or modify Certificate No. BB2526741 and denied any other pending application for additional registration in Ohio. This denial is issued along with the revocation and is effective November 19, 2026.
15-Day Reconsideration Opportunity
The Order states that Dr. Burroughs may file a properly supported motion for reconsideration of the Agency's findings of fact within fifteen calendar days of the date of the Order, by email to the DEA Administrator and the Government. Filing such a motion is the available administrative step to dispute the Agency's stated finding that his Ohio medical license is expired.
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