DEA schedule
Is dronabinol a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for dronabinol from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Dronabinol is a Schedule II or III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entries: Dronabinol (Schedule III); Dronabinol in an oral solution in a drug product (Schedule II). The schedule depends on the product, as listed below.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 15 prescription listings from 7 labelers, all Schedule II or III |
| DEA controlled substances list | Dronabinol: Schedule III; Dronabinol in an oral solution in a drug product: Schedule II |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronabinol (synthetic) in sesame oil in soft gelatin | 7369 | III | No | Marinol; synthetic THC in sesame oil/soft gelatin as | Listed by name |
| Dronabinol in an oral solution in a drug product | 7365 | II | No | Syndros | Listed combination or preparation |
Dronabinol NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62135-033 | Dronabinol | solution | 5 mg/mL | Chartwell RX, LLC | CII |
| 85776-202 | DRONABINOL | solution | 5 mg/mL | Wellhouse Pharma, LLC | CII |
| 53097-573 | MARINOL | capsule | 10 mg/1 | ThePharmaNetwork, LLC | CIII |
| 53097-571 | MARINOL | capsule | 2.5 mg/1 | ThePharmaNetwork, LLC | CIII |
| 53097-572 | MARINOL | capsule | 5 mg/1 | ThePharmaNetwork, LLC | CIII |
| 78613-201 | SYNDROS | solution | 5 mg/mL | Benuvia Operations, LLC | CII |
| 85776-201 | SYNDROS | solution | 5 mg/mL | Wellhouse Pharma, LLC | CII |
| 31722-962 | DRONABINOL | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc | CIII |
| 67877-755 | Dronabinol | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Ascend Laboratories, LLC | CIII |
| 0904-7144 | Dronabinol | capsule | 2.5 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | CIII |
| 31722-960 | DRONABINOL | capsule | 2.5 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc | CIII |
| 67877-753 | Dronabinol | capsule | 2.5 mg/1 | Ascend Laboratories, LLC | CIII |
| 0904-7145 | Dronabinol | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | CIII |
| 31722-961 | DRONABINOL | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc | CIII |
| 67877-754 | Dronabinol | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Ascend Laboratories, LLC | CIII |
Questions
Is dronabinol a controlled substance?
Yes. Dronabinol is a Schedule II or III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entries: Dronabinol (Schedule III); Dronabinol in an oral solution in a drug product (Schedule II). The schedule depends on the product, as listed below.
Is dronabinol a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark dronabinol as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule II or III. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Cannabinoid.
What schedule is dronabinol?
Dronabinol is Schedule II or III 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 Dronabinol
- What is Dronabinol used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for MarinolFDA Orange Book
- What is Marinol used for?FDA label uses
- Is Marinol a controlled substance?Schedule III
- What is Syndros used for?FDA label uses
- Is Syndros a controlled substance?Schedule II
- Cannabinoids listFDA drug class
- NDC 53097-571Dronabinol NDC record
- NDC 53097-572Dronabinol NDC record
- NDC 53097-573Dronabinol NDC record
- Schedule II drugs listDEA schedule
- Schedule III drugs listDEA schedule