DEA schedule
Is fluorometholone a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for fluorometholone from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Fluorometholone is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and fluorometholone 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 4 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | fluorometholone is not on the list |
Fluorometholone NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11980-211 | FML | suspension/ drops | 1 mg/mL | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 11980-228 | FML FORTE | suspension/ drops | 2.5 mg/mL | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 60758-880 | FLUOROMETHOLONE | solution/ drops | 1 mg/mL | Pacific Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 0781-6187 | fluorometholone | suspension/ drops | 1 mg/mL | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 60219-1585 | fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension | suspension/ drops | 1 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 60219-1586 | fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension | suspension/ drops | 1 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
Questions
Is fluorometholone a controlled substance?
No. Fluorometholone is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and fluorometholone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is fluorometholone a narcotic?
No. Fluorometholone is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Corticosteroid.
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.