DEA schedule
Is Ativan a controlled substance?
Ativan contains lorazepam. 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. Ativan (lorazepam) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Lorazepam (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 7 prescription listings from 2 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Lorazepam: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 2885 | IV | No | Ativan | Listed by name |
Ativan NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0641-6000 | Ativan | injection | 2 mg/mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIV |
| 0641-6001 | Ativan | injection | 2 mg/mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIV |
| 0641-6002 | Ativan | injection | 4 mg/mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIV |
| 0641-6003 | Ativan | injection | 4 mg/mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIV |
| 0187-0063 | Ativan | tablet | .5 mg/1 | Bausch Health US LLC | CIV |
| 0187-0064 | Ativan | tablet | 1 mg/1 | Bausch Health US LLC | CIV |
| 0187-0065 | Ativan | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Bausch Health US LLC | CIV |
Questions
Is Ativan a controlled substance?
Yes. Ativan (lorazepam) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Lorazepam (Schedule IV).
Is Ativan a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark lorazepam as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Benzodiazepine.
What schedule is Ativan?
Ativan 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.
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- What is Lorazepam used for?FDA label uses
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- Benzodiazepines listFDA drug class
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- NDC 0187-0064Ativan NDC record
- NDC 0187-0065Ativan NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule