DEA schedule
Is citalopram a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for citalopram from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Citalopram is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and citalopram is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 117 prescription listings from 37 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | citalopram is not on the list |
Citalopram NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0456-4010 | Celexa | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 0456-4020 | Celexa | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 0456-4040 | Celexa | tablet, film coated | 40 mg/1 | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 52427-691 | citalopram | capsule | 30 mg/1 | Almatica Pharma LLC | None |
| 59651-964 | CITALOPRAM | capsule | 30 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 0054-0062 | Citalopram | solution | 10 mg/5mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 62135-540 | Citalopram | solution | 10 mg/5mL | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 68999-540 | Citalopram | solution | 10 mg/5mL | Chartwell Governmental & Specialty RX, LLC. | None |
| 50090-5170 | Citalopram | tablet | 10 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 51655-938 | Citalopram | tablet | 10 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 65162-052 | Citalopram | tablet | 10 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 69097-822 | Citalopram | tablet | 10 mg/1 | Cipla USA Inc. | None |
| 43063-063 | Citalopram | tablet | 20 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50090-5172 | Citalopram | tablet | 20 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 51655-137 | Citalopram | tablet | 20 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 65162-053 | Citalopram | tablet | 20 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 69097-823 | Citalopram | tablet | 20 mg/1 | Cipla USA Inc. | None |
| 70518-2617 | Citalopram | tablet | 20 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 80425-0093 | Citalopram | tablet | 20 mg/1 | Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 50090-5175 | Citalopram | tablet | 40 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 51655-209 | Citalopram | tablet | 40 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 65162-054 | Citalopram | tablet | 40 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 69097-824 | Citalopram | tablet | 40 mg/1 | Cipla USA Inc. | None |
| 70518-2228 | Citalopram | tablet | 40 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 71610-412 | Citalopram | tablet | 40 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 0378-6231 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 0615-8022 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 0904-6084 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 13668-009 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 42806-019 | CITALOPRAM | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Epic Pharma, LLC | None |
| 43063-481 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50090-7419 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 51655-605 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 55154-3349 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 60760-009 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | None |
| 65862-005 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 67046-0793 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Coupler LLC | None |
| 70518-2553 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-4416 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-4476 | Citalopram | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
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Questions
Is citalopram a controlled substance?
No. Citalopram is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and citalopram is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is citalopram a narcotic?
No. Citalopram is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.
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.