DEA schedule
Is codeine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for codeine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Codeine is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Codeine (Schedule II).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 2 labelers, all Schedule II |
| DEA controlled substances list | Codeine: Schedule II; Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du: Schedule III; Codeine combination product 90 mg/du: Schedule III; Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm): Schedule V |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codeine | 9050 | II | Yes | Morphine methyl ester; methyl morphine | Listed by name |
| Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du | 9803 | III | Yes | Codeine with papaverine or noscapine | Listed combination or preparation |
| Codeine combination product 90 mg/du | 9804 | III | Yes | Empirin; Fiorinal; Tylenol; ASA or APAP w/codeine | Listed combination or preparation |
| Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm) | None | V | Yes | Cosanyl; Robitussin A-C; Cheracol; Cerose; Pediacof | Listed combination or preparation |
Codeine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0054-0243 | Codeine sulfate | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CII |
| 0054-0244 | Codeine sulfate | tablet | 30 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CII |
| 0054-0245 | Codeine sulfate | tablet | 60 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CII |
| 0527-1727 | Codeine Sulfate | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Lannett Company, Inc. | CII |
| 0527-1698 | Codeine Sulfate | tablet | 30 mg/1 | Lannett Company, Inc. | CII |
| 0527-1699 | Codeine Sulfate | tablet | 60 mg/1 | Lannett Company, Inc. | CII |
Questions
Is codeine a controlled substance?
Yes. Codeine is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Codeine (Schedule II).
Is codeine a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks codeine as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is codeine?
Codeine is Schedule II 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.