DEA schedule
Is gentamicin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for gentamicin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Gentamicin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and gentamicin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 48 prescription listings from 24 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | gentamicin is not on the list |
Gentamicin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63187-873 | Gentak | ointment | 3 mg/g | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 55150-401 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 10 mg/mL | Eugia US LLC | None |
| 63323-173 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 10 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-173 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 10 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-173 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 10 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 0143-9128 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 0143-9129 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 0404-9866 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Henry Schein, Inc | None |
| 51662-1508 | GENTAMICIN | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst | None |
| 55150-402 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Eugia US LLC | None |
| 55150-403 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Eugia US LLC | None |
| 63323-010 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-010 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-010 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 70518-4757 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 71872-7311 | Gentamicin | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC | None |
| 0713-0683 | Gentamicin Sulfate | cream | 1 mg/g | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 45802-056 | Gentamicin Sulfate | cream | 1 mg/g | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | None |
| 0404-9865 | Gentamicin Sulfate | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Henry Schein, Inc. | None |
| 0409-1207 | Gentamicin Sulfate | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Hospira, Inc. | None |
| 51662-1597 | GENTAMICIN SULFATE | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst | None |
| 55154-2392 | Gentamicin Sulfate | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 71872-7216 | Gentamicin Sulfate | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC | None |
| 71872-7337 | Gentamicin Sulfate | injection, solution | 40 mg/mL | Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC | None |
| 0713-0682 | Gentamicin Sulfate | ointment | 1 mg/g | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 21922-110 | GENTAMICIN SULFATE | ointment | 1 mg/g | Encube Ethicals, Inc. | None |
| 45802-046 | Gentamicin Sulfate | ointment | 1 mg/g | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | None |
| 71205-560 | Gentamicin Sulfate | ointment | 1 mg/g | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 61314-633 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution | 3 mg/mL | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 68071-4775 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution | 3 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 71205-333 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution | 3 mg/mL | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 76420-137 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution | 3 mg/mL | Asclemed USA, Inc. | None |
| 24208-580 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated | None |
| 50090-0569 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 61919-106 | gentamicin sulfate | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | DIRECT RX | None |
| 63187-560 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 63187-764 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 66267-971 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 68071-3554 | Gentamicin Sulfate | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-4827 | GENTAMICIN SULFATE | solution/ drops | 3 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
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Questions
Is gentamicin a controlled substance?
No. Gentamicin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and gentamicin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is gentamicin a narcotic?
No. Gentamicin is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Aminoglycoside Antibacterial.
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.