DEA schedule

Is carbidopa and levodopa a controlled substance?

Federal schedule for carbidopa and levodopa from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.

Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page

No. Carbidopa and levodopa is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and carbidopa and levodopa is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

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Schedule sources for Carbidopa and Levodopa
SourceWhat it lists
FDA NDC directory98 prescription listings from 30 labelers, none with a DEA schedule
DEA controlled substances listcarbidopa and levodopa is not on the list

Carbidopa and Levodopa NDC listings

NDC listings for Carbidopa and Levodopa
NDCProductFormStrengthLabelerDEA schedule
78206-166SINEMETtablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Organon LLCNone
78206-190SINEMETtablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1Organon LLCNone
70518-4618Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release23.75 mg/1; 95 mg/1REMEDYREPACK INC.None
70710-2139Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release23.75 mg/1; 95 mg/1Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.None
70518-4630Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release36.25 mg/1; 145 mg/1REMEDYREPACK INC.None
70710-2140Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release36.25 mg/1; 145 mg/1Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.None
70518-4621Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release48.75 mg/1; 195 mg/1REMEDYREPACK INC.None
70710-2141Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release48.75 mg/1; 195 mg/1Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.None
70518-4610Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release61.25 mg/1; 245 mg/1REMEDYREPACK INC.None
70710-2142Carbidopa and Levodopacapsule, extended release61.25 mg/1; 245 mg/1Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.None
0615-8555Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard LabsNone
31722-381CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPAtablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.None
42291-471Carbidopa and levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1AvKARENone
50090-7186Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1A-S Medication SolutionsNone
50228-457Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1ScieGen Pharmaceuticals IncNone
59651-456Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Aurobindo Pharma LimitedNone
62756-517CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPAtablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.None
67046-1614Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Coupler LLCNone
69367-338Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLCNone
71205-877Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Proficient Rx LPNone
72865-361CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPAtablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1XLCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.None
75907-022Carbidopa and Levodopatablet10 mg/1; 100 mg/1Dr. Reddy's Laboratories IncNone
0615-8536Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard LabsNone
31722-382CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPAtablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.None
42291-472Carbidopa and levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1AvKARENone
50090-5969Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1A-S Medication SolutionsNone
50090-6580Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1A-S Medication SolutionsNone
50090-6725Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1A-S Medication SolutionsNone
50090-6727Carbidopa and levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1A-S Medication SolutionsNone
50090-7498Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1A-S Medication SolutionsNone
50090-7499Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1A-S Medication SolutionsNone
50228-458Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1ScieGen Pharmaceuticals IncNone
50268-202Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1AvPAKNone
53401-020CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPAtablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLCNone
59651-457Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1Aurobindo Pharma LimitedNone
60687-661Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1American Health PackagingNone
62756-518CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPAtablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.None
68071-2240CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPAtablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.None
69367-339Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLCNone
71205-878Carbidopa and Levodopatablet25 mg/1; 100 mg/1Proficient Rx LPNone

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Questions

Is carbidopa and levodopa a controlled substance?

No. Carbidopa and levodopa is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and carbidopa and levodopa is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

Is carbidopa and levodopa a narcotic?

No. Carbidopa and levodopa is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Aromatic Amino Acid.

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.

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