DEA schedule
Is Diovan a controlled substance?
Diovan contains valsartan. 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. Diovan (valsartan) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and valsartan is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 7 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | valsartan is not on the list |
Diovan NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0078-0359 | Diovan | tablet | 160 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-1252 | Diovan | tablet | 160 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0360 | Diovan | tablet | 320 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-1259 | Diovan | tablet | 320 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0423 | Diovan | tablet | 40 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0358 | Diovan | tablet | 80 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-1245 | Diovan | tablet | 80 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
Questions
Is Diovan a controlled substance?
No. Diovan (valsartan) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and valsartan is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Diovan a narcotic?
No. Diovan (valsartan) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker.
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 Diovan
- What is Diovan used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for DiovanFDA Orange Book
- What is Valsartan used for?FDA label uses
- Is Valsartan a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for PrexxartanFDA Orange Book
- Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers listFDA drug class
- NDC 0078-0358Diovan NDC record
- NDC 0078-0359Diovan NDC record
- NDC 0078-0360Diovan NDC record