Abu Dhabi health authority revokes licence of one doctor, suspends another over medication violations

Licence revocation and suspension

The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi announced on Wednesday that it had revoked the licence of one doctor and suspended another after finding they violated regulations governing controlled medications.

Failures in clinical assessment and documentation

Investigations revealed shortcomings in clinical assessment, patient follow‑up and medical documentation, including inadequate justification for prescribing controlled medicines.

The violations were uncovered through coordinated inspections and monitoring by relevant authorities, supported by the department’s digital and intelligent surveillance systems.

Regulator’s response and future monitoring

The regulator said the measures were intended to safeguard patient safety, enforce medical regulations and strengthen professional accountability across the emirate’s healthcare sector.

It stressed that compliance with rules governing controlled medications is essential because of the potential risks to patients’ health and safety.

The department said it will continue expanding its digital monitoring capabilities and strengthening inspections to identify violations and take appropriate regulatory action.

It urged healthcare professionals and facilities to comply with prescribing regulations and maintain accurate clinical assessments, medical records and patient follow‑up procedures.

Residents were also encouraged to report suspected healthcare violations through the department’s official channels.

The latest action follows the suspension of six doctors in Abu Dhabi in August 2025 for breaches of regulations governing controlled medications.