DEA schedule
Is Aranesp a controlled substance?
Aranesp contains darbepoetin alfa. 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
No. Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and darbepoetin alfa is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 14 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | darbepoetin alfa is not on the list |
Aranesp NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55513-098 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 10 ug/.4mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-025 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 100 ug/.5mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-027 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 150 ug/.3mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-028 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 200 ug/.4mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-057 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 25 ug/.42mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-111 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 300 ug/.6mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-021 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 40 ug/.4mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-032 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 500 ug/mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-023 | ARANESP | injection, solution | 60 ug/.3mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-005 | ARANESP | solution | 100 ug/mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-006 | ARANESP | solution | 200 ug/mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-002 | ARANESP | solution | 25 ug/mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-003 | ARANESP | solution | 40 ug/mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
| 55513-004 | ARANESP | solution | 60 ug/mL | Amgen, Inc | None |
Questions
Is Aranesp a controlled substance?
No. Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and darbepoetin alfa is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Aranesp a narcotic?
No. Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent.
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.