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Decision and Order: Kerri Zavota, DVM

Detected July 27, 2026 · in Pharmacy & Controlled Substances

DEA revoked Dr. Kerri Zavota's registration for controlled substances due to improper prescribing and recordkeeping. This signals increased enforcement against veterinarians and may indicate broader scrutiny of prescribing practices.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Pharmacy & Controlled Substances space on July 27, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Veterinarians and pharmacies dispensing veterinary controlled substances should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing; review within 30 days. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pharmacy & Controlled Substances continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

DEA revoked a veterinarian's registration for non-compliance, highlighting enforcement risk for similar practices.

Who it affects

Veterinarians and pharmacies dispensing veterinary controlled substances

What you must do

Review and tighten controlled substance prescribing and recordkeeping procedures for veterinary clients.

Deadline

Ongoing; review within 30 days

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-15199/decision-and-order-kerri-zavota-dvm

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