DEA schedule
Is azithromycin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for azithromycin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Azithromycin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and azithromycin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 206 prescription listings from 57 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | azithromycin is not on the list |
Azithromycin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82584-307 | AZASITE | solution/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Thea Pharma Inc. | None |
| 0069-0400 | Zithromax | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0069-3150 | Zithromax | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0069-3120 | Zithromax | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0069-3130 | Zithromax | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0069-3140 | Zithromax | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0069-3060 | Zithromax | tablet, film coated | 250 mg/1 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0069-4061 | Zithromax | tablet, film coated | 250 mg/1 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 67296-0020 | Zithromax | tablet, film coated | 250 mg/1 | Redpharm Drug | None |
| 0069-3070 | Zithromax | tablet, film coated | 500 mg/1 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 55150-174 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/1 | Eugia US LLC | None |
| 25021-180 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 25021-180 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 62756-512 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 63323-398 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-398 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 70436-019 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Slate Run Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 70860-100 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC. | None |
| 70860-125 | Azithromycin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/5mL | Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC. | None |
| 0093-2027 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 11788-128 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | AiPing Pharmaceutical, Inc. | None |
| 42806-147 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Epic Pharma, LLC | None |
| 50090-1868 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 55695-002 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | None |
| 59651-007 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 68071-1527 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-5035 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68788-8675 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 70710-1457 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 70771-1422 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 72673-084 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Zhejiang Poly Pharm. Co., Ltd. | None |
| 0093-2026 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 11788-129 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | AiPing Pharmaceutical, Inc. | None |
| 24658-706 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | PURACAP LABORATORIES LLC DBA BLU PHARMACEUTICALS | None |
| 24658-707 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | PURACAP LABORATORIES LLC DBA BLU PHARMACEUTICALS | None |
| 24658-708 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | PURACAP LABORATORIES LLC DBA BLU PHARMACEUTICALS | None |
| 42806-149 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | Epic Pharma, LLC | None |
| 42806-150 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | Epic Pharma, LLC | None |
| 42806-151 | AZITHROMYCIN | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | Epic Pharma, LLC | None |
| 50090-4458 | Azithromycin | powder, for suspension | 200 mg/5mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
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Questions
Is azithromycin a controlled substance?
No. Azithromycin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and azithromycin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is azithromycin a narcotic?
No. Azithromycin is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Macrolide Antimicrobial.
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.