DEA schedule
Is ganaxolone a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for ganaxolone from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Ganaxolone is a Schedule V controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Ganaxolone (Schedule V).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 1 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule V |
| DEA controlled substances list | Ganaxolone: Schedule V |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganaxolone (3α-hydroxy-3β-methyl-5α-pregnan-20-one) | 2401 | V | No | None | Listed by name |
Ganaxolone NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81583-100 | ZTALMY | suspension | 50 mg/mL | Immedica Pharma US Inc | CV |
Questions
Is ganaxolone a controlled substance?
Yes. Ganaxolone is a Schedule V controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Ganaxolone (Schedule V).
Is ganaxolone a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark ganaxolone as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule V. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Neuroactive Steroid Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator.
What schedule is ganaxolone?
Ganaxolone is Schedule V 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.