DEA schedule
Is Depakote a controlled substance?
Depakote contains divalproex. 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. Depakote (divalproex) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and divalproex is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | divalproex is not on the list |
Depakote NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0074-6114 | Depakote Sprinkles | capsule | 125 mg/1 | AbbVie Inc. | None |
| 0074-7325 | Depakote | tablet, delayed release | 125 mg/1 | AbbVie Inc. | None |
| 0074-7326 | Depakote | tablet, delayed release | 250 mg/1 | AbbVie Inc. | None |
| 0074-7327 | Depakote | tablet, delayed release | 500 mg/1 | AbbVie Inc. | None |
| 0074-7401 | Depakote ER | tablet, extended release | 250 mg/1 | AbbVie Inc. | None |
| 0074-7402 | Depakote ER | tablet, extended release | 500 mg/1 | AbbVie Inc. | None |
Questions
Is Depakote a controlled substance?
No. Depakote (divalproex) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and divalproex is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Depakote a narcotic?
No. Depakote (divalproex) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Anti-epileptic Agent and Mood Stabilizer.
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 Depakote
- What is Depakote used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for DepakoteFDA Orange Book
- What is Divalproex used for?FDA label uses
- Is Divalproex a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for Depakote ERFDA Orange Book
- Anti-epileptic Agents listFDA drug class
- Mood Stabilizers listFDA drug class
- NDC 0074-6114Depakote NDC record
- NDC 0074-7325Depakote NDC record
- NDC 0074-7326Depakote NDC record