DEA schedule
Is Exelon a controlled substance?
Exelon contains rivastigmine. 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. Exelon (rivastigmine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rivastigmine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 2 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | rivastigmine is not on the list |
Exelon NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0078-0503 | Exelon | patch, extended release | 13.3 mg/24h | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 66758-144 | Exelon | patch, extended release | 13.3 mg/24h | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 0078-0501 | Exelon | patch, extended release | 4.6 mg/24h | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 66758-142 | Exelon | patch, extended release | 4.6 mg/24h | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 0078-0502 | Exelon | patch, extended release | 9.5 mg/24h | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 66758-143 | Exelon | patch, extended release | 9.5 mg/24h | Sandoz Inc | None |
Questions
Is Exelon a controlled substance?
No. Exelon (rivastigmine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rivastigmine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Exelon a narcotic?
No. Exelon (rivastigmine) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Cholinesterase Inhibitor.
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 Exelon
- What is Exelon used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for ExelonFDA Orange Book
- What is Rivastigmine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Rivastigmine a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Cholinesterase Inhibitors listFDA drug class
- NDC 0078-0501Exelon NDC record
- NDC 0078-0502Exelon NDC record
- NDC 0078-0503Exelon NDC record