DEA schedule
Is azelaic acid a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for azelaic acid from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Azelaic acid is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and azelaic acid is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 8 prescription listings from 8 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | azelaic acid is not on the list |
Azelaic Acid NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16110-869 | AZELEX | cream | .2 g/g | Almirall, LLC | None |
| 50222-303 | FINACEA FOAM | aerosol, foam | .15 g/g | LEO Pharma Inc. | None |
| 0591-2131 | azelaic acid | gel | .15 g/g | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 51672-1389 | Azelaic Acid | gel | .15 g/g | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 68462-626 | azelaic acid | gel | .15 g/g | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
| 0781-7172 | Azelaic Acid Gel | gel | .15 g/g | Sandoz Inc. | None |
| 21922-038 | Azelaic Acid Gel | gel | .15 g/g | Encube Ethicals, Inc. | None |
| 72162-2297 | Azelaic Acid Gel | gel | .15 g/g | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
Questions
Is azelaic acid a controlled substance?
No. Azelaic acid is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and azelaic acid is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is azelaic acid a narcotic?
No. Azelaic acid is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic.
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.