DEA schedule
Is Ambien a controlled substance?
Ambien contains zolpidem. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Ambien (zolpidem) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Zolpidem (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 5 prescription listings from 2 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Zolpidem: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zolpidem | 2783 | IV | No | Ambien; Ivadal; Stilnoct; Stilnox | Listed by name |
Ambien NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0713-5521 | Ambien CR | tablet, coated | 12.5 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 0713-5501 | Ambien CR | tablet, coated | 6.25 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 0713-5421 | Ambien | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 0024-5401 | Ambien | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | CIV |
| 0713-5401 | Ambien | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
Questions
Is Ambien a controlled substance?
Yes. Ambien (zolpidem) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Zolpidem (Schedule IV).
Is Ambien a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark zolpidem as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator.
What schedule is Ambien?
Ambien is Schedule IV in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
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.
More on Ambien
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- Generic for AmbienFDA Orange Book
- What is Zolpidem used for?FDA label uses
- Is Zolpidem a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Generic for Ambien CRFDA Orange Book
- Generic for EdluarFDA Orange Book
- Generic for IntermezzoFDA Orange Book
- Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulators listFDA drug class
- NDC 0024-5401Ambien NDC record
- NDC 0713-5401Ambien NDC record
- NDC 0713-5421Ambien NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule