DEA schedule
Is candesartan cilexetil a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for candesartan cilexetil from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Candesartan cilexetil is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and candesartan cilexetil is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 40 prescription listings from 10 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | candesartan cilexetil is not on the list |
Candesartan Cilexetil NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62559-642 | ATACAND | tablet | 16 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 62559-643 | ATACAND | tablet | 32 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 62559-640 | ATACAND | tablet | 4 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 62559-641 | ATACAND | tablet | 8 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 33342-116 | Candesartan | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 71335-3032 | Candesartan | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 72603-720 | Candesartan | tablet | 16 mg/1 | NorthStar RxLLC | None |
| 33342-117 | Candesartan | tablet | 32 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 72603-721 | Candesartan | tablet | 32 mg/1 | NorthStar RxLLC | None |
| 33342-114 | Candesartan | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 33342-115 | Candesartan | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 0378-3231 | candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 46708-343 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 51407-884 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 62332-343 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62559-688 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 16 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 63629-9842 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 70771-1206 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 72578-159 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 16 mg/1 | Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc | None |
| 0378-3232 | candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 32 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 46708-060 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 32 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 51407-885 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 32 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 62332-060 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 32 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62559-689 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 32 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70771-1207 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 32 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 72578-160 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 32 mg/1 | Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc | None |
| 0378-3224 | candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 46708-341 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 51407-882 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 62332-341 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62559-686 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 4 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70771-1204 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 72578-157 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc | None |
| 0378-3225 | candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 46708-342 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 51407-883 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 62332-342 | CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62559-687 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 8 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70771-1205 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 72578-158 | Candesartan cilexetil | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc | None |
Questions
Is candesartan cilexetil a controlled substance?
No. Candesartan cilexetil is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and candesartan cilexetil is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is candesartan cilexetil a narcotic?
No. Candesartan cilexetil is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Angiotensin 2 Receptor 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.