DEA schedule
Is acarbose a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for acarbose from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Acarbose is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and acarbose is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 17 prescription listings from 6 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | acarbose is not on the list |
Acarbose NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0054-0142 | Acarbose | tablet | 100 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 23155-149 | Acarbose | tablet | 100 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62135-455 | Acarbose | tablet | 100 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 64380-760 | Acarbose | tablet | 100 mg/1 | Strides Pharma Science Limited | None |
| 72789-133 | Acarbose | tablet | 100 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0054-0140 | Acarbose | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 23155-147 | Acarbose | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62135-453 | Acarbose | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 64380-758 | Acarbose | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Strides Pharma Science Limited | None |
| 72789-131 | Acarbose | tablet | 25 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0054-0141 | Acarbose | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 23155-148 | Acarbose | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62135-454 | Acarbose | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 63629-5698 | Acarbose | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 64380-759 | Acarbose | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Strides Pharma Science Limited | None |
| 71335-9725 | Acarbose | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 72789-132 | Acarbose | tablet | 50 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is acarbose a controlled substance?
No. Acarbose is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and acarbose is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is acarbose a narcotic?
No. Acarbose is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.