DEA schedule
Is bromocriptine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for bromocriptine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Bromocriptine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and bromocriptine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 10 prescription listings from 9 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | bromocriptine is not on the list |
Bromocriptine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70954-951 | Bromocriptine Mesylate | capsule | 5 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 60687-931 | Bromocriptine Mesylate | tablet | 2.5 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 70954-978 | Bromocriptine Mesylate | tablet | 2.5 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 73515-123 | CYCLOSET | tablet | .8 mg/1 | Avvisto Therapeutics LLC | None |
| 0378-7096 | Bromocriptine Mesylate | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 65841-654 | Bromocriptine mesylate | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 68382-110 | Bromocriptine mesylate | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 0574-0106 | Bromocriptine mesylate | tablet | 2.5 mg/1 | Padagis US LLC | None |
| 0781-5325 | Bromocriptine mesylate | tablet | 2.5 mg/1 | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 70518-4628 | Bromocriptine mesylate | tablet | 2.5 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
Questions
Is bromocriptine a controlled substance?
No. Bromocriptine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and bromocriptine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is bromocriptine a narcotic?
No. Bromocriptine is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Ergot Derivative.
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.