DEA schedule
Is Benicar a controlled substance?
Benicar contains olmesartan medoxomil. 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
No. Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and olmesartan medoxomil is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | olmesartan medoxomil is not on the list |
Benicar NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0713-0861 | Benicar | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0713-0941 | Benicar | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0713-0862 | Benicar | tablet, film coated | 40 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0713-0942 | Benicar | tablet, film coated | 40 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0713-0860 | Benicar | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0713-0940 | Benicar | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is Benicar a controlled substance?
No. Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and olmesartan medoxomil is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Benicar a narcotic?
No. Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker.
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 Benicar
- What is Benicar used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for BenicarFDA Orange Book
- What is Olmesartan Medoxomil used for?FDA label uses
- Is Olmesartan Medoxomil a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers listFDA drug class
- NDC 0713-0860Benicar NDC record
- NDC 0713-0861Benicar NDC record
- NDC 0713-0862Benicar NDC record