DEA schedule
Is Belsomra a controlled substance?
Belsomra contains suvorexant. 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. Belsomra (suvorexant) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Suvorexant (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Suvorexant: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvorexant | 2223 | IV | No | MK-4305; [(7R)-4-(5-chloro-1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl)-7- | Listed by name |
Belsomra NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0006-0033 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
| 0006-0325 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 15 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
| 0006-0335 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
| 0006-0005 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
Questions
Is Belsomra a controlled substance?
Yes. Belsomra (suvorexant) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Suvorexant (Schedule IV).
Is Belsomra a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark suvorexant as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Orexin Receptor Antagonist.
What schedule is Belsomra?
Belsomra 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.