DEA schedule
Is cenobamate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for cenobamate from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Cenobamate is a Schedule V controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Cenobamate (Schedule V).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule V |
| DEA controlled substances list | Cenobamate: Schedule V |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cenobamate ([(1R)-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(tetrazol-2- | 2720 | V | No | 2H-Tetrazole-2-ethanol, alpha-(2-chlorophenyl)-, | Listed by name |
Cenobamate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71699-204 | Xcopri | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | SK Life Science, Inc. | CV |
| 71699-100 | Xcopri | tablet, film coated | 100 mg/1 | SK Life Science, Inc. | CV |
| 71699-150 | Xcopri | tablet, film coated | 150 mg/1 | SK Life Science, Inc. | CV |
| 71699-200 | Xcopri | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | SK Life Science, Inc. | CV |
| 71699-025 | Xcopri | tablet, film coated | 25 mg/1 | SK Life Science, Inc. | CV |
| 71699-050 | Xcopri | tablet, film coated | 50 mg/1 | SK Life Science, Inc. | CV |
Questions
Is cenobamate a controlled substance?
Yes. Cenobamate is a Schedule V controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Cenobamate (Schedule V).
Is cenobamate a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark cenobamate as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule V.
What schedule is cenobamate?
Cenobamate is Schedule V 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.