DEA schedule
Is Dilaudid a controlled substance?
Dilaudid contains hydromorphone. 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. Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Hydromorphone (Schedule II).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 7 prescription listings from 2 labelers, all Schedule II |
| DEA controlled substances list | Hydromorphone: Schedule II |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydromorphone | 9150 | II | Yes | Dilaudid; dihydromorphinone | Listed by name |
Dilaudid NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76045-121 | Dilaudid | injection, solution | .2 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | CII |
| 76045-009 | Dilaudid | injection, solution | 1 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | CII |
| 76045-010 | Dilaudid | injection, solution | 2 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | CII |
| 42858-416 | Dilaudid | solution | 5 mg/5mL | Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC | CII |
| 42858-122 | Dilaudid | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC | CII |
| 42858-234 | Dilaudid | tablet | 4 mg/1 | Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC | CII |
| 42858-338 | Dilaudid | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC | CII |
Questions
Is Dilaudid a controlled substance?
Yes. Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Hydromorphone (Schedule II).
Is Dilaudid a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks hydromorphone as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is Dilaudid?
Dilaudid 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 Dilaudid
- What is Dilaudid used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for DilaudidFDA Orange Book
- What is Hydromorphone used for?FDA label uses
- Is Hydromorphone a controlled substance?Schedule II
- Generic for Dilaudid-hpFDA Orange Book
- Generic for ExalgoFDA Orange Book
- Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 42858-122Dilaudid NDC record
- NDC 42858-234Dilaudid NDC record
- NDC 42858-338Dilaudid NDC record
- Schedule II drugs listDEA schedule