DEA schedule
Is Botox a controlled substance?
Botox contains botulinum toxin type a. 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. Botox (botulinum toxin type a) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and botulinum toxin type a is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 3 prescription listings from 2 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | botulinum toxin type a is not on the list |
Botox NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0023-1145 | BOTOX | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 100 [USP'U]/1 | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 85766-155 | BOTOX | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 100 [USP'U]/1 | Sportpharm LLC | None |
| 0023-3921 | BOTOX | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 200 [USP'U]/1 | Allergan, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is Botox a controlled substance?
No. Botox (botulinum toxin type a) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and botulinum toxin type a is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Botox a narcotic?
No. Botox (botulinum toxin type a) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Acetylcholine Release Inhibitor and Neuromuscular 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.