DEA schedule
Is Demerol a controlled substance?
Demerol contains meperidine. 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
Yes. Demerol (meperidine) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Meperidine (Schedule II).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 3 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule II |
| DEA controlled substances list | Meperidine: Schedule II |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meperidine | 9230 | II | Yes | Demerol; Mepergan; pethidine | Listed by name |
Demerol NDC listings
Questions
Is Demerol a controlled substance?
Yes. Demerol (meperidine) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Meperidine (Schedule II).
Is Demerol a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks meperidine as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is Demerol?
Demerol 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.
More on Demerol
- What is Demerol used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for DemerolFDA Orange Book
- What is Meperidine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Meperidine a controlled substance?Schedule II
- Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 0409-1176Demerol NDC record
- NDC 0409-1178Demerol NDC record
- NDC 0409-1181Demerol NDC record
- Schedule II drugs listDEA schedule