Is Azstarys a Controlled Substance? Schedule II

Yes. Azstarys (dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate chloride) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methylphenidate (Schedule II).

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Schedule check

Schedule sources for Azstarys
Source	What it lists
FDA NDC directory	3 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule II
DEA controlled substances list	Methylphenidate: Schedule II; Serdexmethylphenidate: Schedule IV

DEA list entry

DEA list entries for dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate chloride
Substance	DEA code	Schedule	Narcotic	Other names	Match
Methylphenidate	1724	II	No	Concerta; Ritalin; Methylin	Isomer or salt of the listed substance (21 CFR 1308)
Serdexmethylphenidate	1729	IV	No	None	Ester or salt of the listed substance

Azstarys NDC listings

NDC listings for Azstarys
NDC	Product	Form	Strength	Labeler	DEA schedule
65038-286	AZSTARYS	capsule	26.1 mg/1; 5.2 mg/1	Commave Sub, LLC	CII
65038-429	AZSTARYS	capsule	39.2 mg/1; 7.8 mg/1	Commave Sub, LLC	CII
65038-561	AZSTARYS	capsule	52.3 mg/1; 10.4 mg/1	Commave Sub, LLC	CII

Questions

Is Azstarys a controlled substance?

Yes. Azstarys (dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate chloride) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methylphenidate (Schedule II).

Is Azstarys a narcotic?

No. The DEA list does not mark dexmethylphenidate and serdexmethylphenidate chloride as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Central Nervous System Stimulant.

What schedule is Azstarys?

Azstarys is Schedule II 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.