DEA schedule
Is benzphetamine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for benzphetamine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Benzphetamine is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Benzphetamine (Schedule III).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 6 labelers, all Schedule III |
| DEA controlled substances list | Benzphetamine: Schedule III |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzphetamine | 1228 | III | No | Didrex; Inapetyl | Listed by name |
Benzphetamine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10702-040 | BENZPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE | tablet | 50 mg/1 | KVK-TECH, INC | CIII |
| 17224-672 | benzphetamine hydrochloride | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. | CIII |
| 43063-541 | BENZPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE | tablet | 50 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIII |
| 71335-0451 | BENZPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIII |
| 23155-952 | Benzphetamine Hydrochloride | tablet, film coated | 50 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | CIII |
| 42806-081 | Benzphetamine Hydrochloride | tablet, film coated | 50 mg/1 | Epic Pharma, LLC | CIII |
Questions
Is benzphetamine a controlled substance?
Yes. Benzphetamine is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Benzphetamine (Schedule III).
Is benzphetamine a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark benzphetamine as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule III. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic.
What schedule is benzphetamine?
Benzphetamine 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.