DEA schedule
Is Dexedrine a controlled substance?
Dexedrine contains dextroamphetamine. 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. Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Amphetamine (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 | Amphetamine: Schedule II |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine | 1100 | II | No | Dexedrine; Adderall; Obetrol | Isomer or salt of the listed substance (21 CFR 1308) |
Dexedrine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64896-674 | DEXEDRINE SPANSULE | capsule, extended release | 10 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | CII |
| 64896-675 | DEXEDRINE SPANSULE | capsule, extended release | 15 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | CII |
| 64896-673 | DEXEDRINE SPANSULE | capsule, extended release | 5 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | CII |
Questions
Is Dexedrine a controlled substance?
Yes. Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Amphetamine (Schedule II).
Is Dexedrine a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark dextroamphetamine as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Central Nervous System Stimulant.
What schedule is Dexedrine?
Dexedrine 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 Dexedrine
- What is Dexedrine used for?FDA label uses
- What is Dextroamphetamine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Dextroamphetamine a controlled substance?Schedule II
- Generic for Dexedrine SpansuleFDA Orange Book
- Generic for XelstrymFDA Orange Book
- Central Nervous System Stimulants listFDA drug class
- NDC 64896-673Dexedrine NDC record
- NDC 64896-674Dexedrine NDC record
- NDC 64896-675Dexedrine NDC record
- Schedule II drugs listDEA schedule