DEA schedule
Is Belbuca a controlled substance?
Belbuca contains buprenorphine. 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. Belbuca (buprenorphine) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Buprenorphine (Schedule III).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 7 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule III |
| DEA controlled substances list | Buprenorphine: Schedule III |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine | 9064 | III | Yes | Buprenex; Temgesic; Subutex; Suboxone | Listed by name |
Belbuca NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59385-022 | BELBUCA | film, soluble | 150 ug/1 | BioDelivery Sciences International Inc | CIII |
| 59385-023 | BELBUCA | film, soluble | 300 ug/1 | BioDelivery Sciences International Inc | CIII |
| 59385-024 | BELBUCA | film, soluble | 450 ug/1 | BioDelivery Sciences International Inc | CIII |
| 59385-025 | BELBUCA | film, soluble | 600 ug/1 | BioDelivery Sciences International Inc | CIII |
| 59385-021 | BELBUCA | film, soluble | 75 ug/1 | BioDelivery Sciences International Inc | CIII |
| 59385-026 | BELBUCA | film, soluble | 750 ug/1 | BioDelivery Sciences International Inc | CIII |
| 59385-027 | BELBUCA | film, soluble | 900 ug/1 | BioDelivery Sciences International Inc | CIII |
Questions
Is Belbuca a controlled substance?
Yes. Belbuca (buprenorphine) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Buprenorphine (Schedule III).
Is Belbuca a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks buprenorphine as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule III. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Partial Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is Belbuca?
Belbuca is Schedule III 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.
More on Belbuca
- What is Belbuca used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for BelbucaFDA Orange Book
- What is Buprenorphine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Buprenorphine a controlled substance?Schedule III
- Generic for ButransFDA Orange Book
- Generic for BuprenexFDA Orange Book
- Generic for BrixadiFDA Orange Book
- Generic for SublocadeFDA Orange Book
- Generic for SubutexFDA Orange Book
- Partial Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 59385-021Belbuca NDC record
- NDC 59385-022Belbuca NDC record
- NDC 59385-023Belbuca NDC record
- Schedule III drugs listDEA schedule