DEA schedule
Is cimetidine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for cimetidine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Cimetidine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and cimetidine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 28 prescription listings from 12 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | cimetidine is not on the list |
Cimetidine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0378-0053 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 59651-823 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 62135-630 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 69452-323 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | None |
| 0093-8192 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 0378-0317 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 59651-824 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 62135-631 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 63629-1783 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 69452-324 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | None |
| 0093-8204 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 0378-0372 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 50090-0500 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-3574 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 51655-697 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 55289-581 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 59651-825 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 62135-632 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 63187-333 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 69452-325 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 400 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | None |
| 0093-8305 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 800 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 0378-0541 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 800 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 59651-826 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 800 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 62135-633 | CIMETIDINE | tablet, film coated | 800 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 69452-326 | Cimetidine | tablet, film coated | 800 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | None |
| 0121-1025 | Cimetidine Hydrochloride | solution | 300 mg/5mL | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | None |
| 62135-809 | CIMETIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE | solution | 300 mg/5mL | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 68999-809 | CIMETIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE | solution | 300 mg/5mL | Chartwell Governmental & Specialty RX, LLC. | None |
Questions
Is cimetidine a controlled substance?
No. Cimetidine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and cimetidine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is cimetidine a narcotic?
No. Cimetidine is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist.
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.