DEA schedule
Is albuterol a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for albuterol from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Albuterol is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and albuterol is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 131 prescription listings from 47 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | albuterol is not on the list |
Albuterol NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51662-1267 | ALBUTEROL SULFATE | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst | None |
| 68071-4940 | Albuterol Sulfate HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 71205-211 | Albuterol Sulfate HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 76420-088 | Albuterol Sulfate HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | Asclemed USA, Inc. | None |
| 59310-117 | ProAir Digihaler | inhalant | 90 ug/1 | Teva Respiratory, LLC | None |
| 59310-580 | ProAir RespiClick | powder, metered | 90 ug/1 | Teva Respiratory, LLC | None |
| 0173-0682 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | GlaxoSmithKline LLC | None |
| 50090-1159 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 63187-026 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 68071-1670 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-1890 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 70518-1081 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-1237 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 50090-1158 | VENTOLIN HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 69097-021 | Albuterol | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | Cipla USA Inc. | None |
| 0378-7057 | Albuterol | solution | .63 mg/3mL | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 0378-7058 | Albuterol | solution | 1.25 mg/3mL | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 59651-333 | Albuterol | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 64980-442 | Albuterol | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | None |
| 69238-1344 | Albuterol | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 70710-1061 | Albuterol | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 70771-1511 | Albuterol | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 71205-898 | Albuterol | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 59651-334 | Albuterol | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 63629-2611 | Albuterol | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 64980-443 | Albuterol | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | None |
| 69238-1345 | Albuterol | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 70710-1062 | Albuterol | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 70771-1512 | Albuterol | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 71205-899 | Albuterol | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 68071-4777 | Albuterol Sulate HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 70518-2072 | Albuterol Sulate HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 0781-7296 | Albuterol Sulfate | aerosol, metered | 108 ug/1 | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 68788-7996 | Albuterol Sulfate | aerosol, metered | 108 ug/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 70518-4528 | Albuterol Sulfate | aerosol, metered | 108 ug/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 82804-036 | Albuterol Sulfate | aerosol, metered | 108 ug/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 0054-0742 | Albuterol Sulfate | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 0093-3174 | Albuterol Sulfate HFA | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 45802-088 | albuterol sulfate | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | None |
| 50090-5231 | Albuterol sulfate | aerosol, metered | 90 ug/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
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Questions
Is albuterol a controlled substance?
No. Albuterol is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and albuterol is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is albuterol a narcotic?
No. Albuterol is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is beta2-Adrenergic Agonist.
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.
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