DEA schedule
Is bromfenac a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for bromfenac from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Bromfenac is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and bromfenac is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 18 prescription listings from 13 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | bromfenac is not on the list |
Bromfenac NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49708-754 | BROMSITE 0.075% | solution/ drops | .76 mg/mL | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 24208-602 | Prolensa | solution/ drops | .7 mg/mL | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated | None |
| 68180-436 | Bromfenac | solution | .9 mg/mL | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 60219-1526 | Bromfenac | solution/ drops | .7 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 68180-434 | BROMFENAC | solution/ drops | .75 mg/mL | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 49708-755 | bromfenac 0.075% | solution/ drops | .76 mg/mL | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 65862-789 | Bromfenac | solution/ drops | .9 mg/mL | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 68083-313 | BROMFENAC | solution/ drops | .9 mg/mL | Gland Pharma Limited | None |
| 72266-142 | BROMFENAC | solution/ drops | .9 mg/mL | Fosun Pharma USA Inc. | None |
| 46708-508 | bromfenac | solution/ drops | 1.035 mg/mL | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 72485-649 | Bromfenac | solution/ drops | 1.035 mg/mL | ARMAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | None |
| 75907-093 | bromfenac ophthalmic solution | solution/ drops | .7 mg/mL | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | None |
| 82260-602 | bromfenac ophthalmic solution | solution/ drops | .7 mg/mL | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | None |
| 62332-508 | Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% | solution/ drops | 1.035 mg/mL | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 60505-1006 | Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.07% | solution/ drops | .7 mg/mL | Apotex Corp. | None |
| 46708-583 | BROMFENAC SODIUM | solution/ drops | .805 mg/mL | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 62332-583 | BROMFENAC SODIUM | solution/ drops | .805 mg/mL | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 68180-433 | bromfenac sodium | solution/ drops | .805 mg/mL | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is bromfenac a controlled substance?
No. Bromfenac is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and bromfenac is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is bromfenac a narcotic?
No. Bromfenac is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug.
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 Bromfenac
- What is Bromfenac used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for BromdayFDA Orange Book
- Generic for BromsiteFDA Orange Book
- Generic for ProlensaFDA Orange Book
- Generic for XibromFDA Orange Book
- What is Prolensa used for?FDA label uses
- Is Prolensa a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs listFDA drug class
- NDC 24208-602Bromfenac NDC record
- NDC 49708-754Bromfenac NDC record
- NDC 46708-508Bromfenac NDC record