DEA schedule
Is Crestor a controlled substance?
Crestor contains rosuvastatin. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Crestor (rosuvastatin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rosuvastatin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | rosuvastatin is not on the list |
Crestor NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0310-7570 | Crestor | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | None |
| 0310-7580 | Crestor | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | None |
| 0310-7590 | Crestor | tablet, film coated | 40 mg/1 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | None |
| 0310-7560 | Crestor | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | None |
Questions
Is Crestor a controlled substance?
No. Crestor (rosuvastatin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rosuvastatin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Crestor a narcotic?
No. Crestor (rosuvastatin) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is HMG-CoA Reductase 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.
More on Crestor
- What is Crestor used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for CrestorFDA Orange Book
- What is Rosuvastatin used for?FDA label uses
- Is Rosuvastatin a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Statins listFDA drug class
- Crestor Medicare Part D coverageBy plan and state
- NDC 0310-7560Crestor NDC record
- NDC 0310-7570Crestor NDC record
- NDC 0310-7580Crestor NDC record