DEA schedule
Is edaravone a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for edaravone from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Edaravone is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and edaravone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 3 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | edaravone is not on the list |
Edaravone NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0781-3527 | Edaravone | injection | 30 mg/100mL | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 66794-259 | Edaravone | injection, solution | 30 mg/100mL | Piramal Critical Care Inc. | None |
| 68083-500 | edaravone | injection, solution | 30 mg/100mL | Gland Pharma Limited | None |
| 68083-501 | edaravone | injection, solution | 60 mg/100mL | Gland Pharma Limited | None |
Questions
Is edaravone a controlled substance?
No. Edaravone is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and edaravone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is edaravone a narcotic?
No. Edaravone is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic.
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.