DEA schedule
Is Butrans a controlled substance?
Butrans contains buprenorphine. 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
Yes. Butrans (buprenorphine) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Buprenorphine (Schedule III).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 5 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule III |
| DEA controlled substances list | Buprenorphine: Schedule III |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine | 9064 | III | Yes | Buprenex; Temgesic; Subutex; Suboxone | Listed by name |
Butrans NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59011-751 | Butrans | patch, extended release | 10 ug/h | Knoa Pharma LLC | CIII |
| 59011-758 | Butrans | patch, extended release | 15 ug/h | Knoa Pharma LLC | CIII |
| 59011-752 | Butrans | patch, extended release | 20 ug/h | Knoa Pharma LLC | CIII |
| 59011-750 | Butrans | patch, extended release | 5 ug/h | Knoa Pharma LLC | CIII |
| 59011-757 | Butrans | patch, extended release | 7.5 ug/h | Knoa Pharma LLC | CIII |
Questions
Is Butrans a controlled substance?
Yes. Butrans (buprenorphine) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Buprenorphine (Schedule III).
Is Butrans a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks buprenorphine as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule III. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Partial Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is Butrans?
Butrans 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.
More on Butrans
- What is Butrans used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for ButransFDA Orange Book
- What is Buprenorphine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Buprenorphine a controlled substance?Schedule III
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- Generic for BuprenexFDA Orange Book
- Generic for BrixadiFDA Orange Book
- Generic for SublocadeFDA Orange Book
- Generic for SubutexFDA Orange Book
- Partial Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 59011-750Butrans NDC record
- NDC 59011-751Butrans NDC record
- NDC 59011-752Butrans NDC record
- Schedule III drugs listDEA schedule