DEA schedule
Is hydrocortisone butyrate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for hydrocortisone butyrate from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Hydrocortisone butyrate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydrocortisone butyrate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 8 prescription listings from 6 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | hydrocortisone butyrate is not on the list |
Hydrocortisone Butyrate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68682-271 | Hydrocortisone Butyrate | ointment | 1 mg/g | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 87143-420 | Evesse | lotion | 1 mg/mL | Perfero Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 51672-4074 | Hydrocortisone Butyrate | cream | 1 mg/g | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 68180-951 | Hydrocortisone Butyrate | lotion | 1 mg/mL | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 72162-2630 | Hydrocortisone Butyrate | lotion | 1 mg/mL | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 83148-012 | Hydrocortisone Butyrate | lotion | 1 mg/mL | The J. Molner Company LLC | None |
| 51672-4083 | Hydrocortisone Butyrate | ointment | 1 mg/g | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 51672-4061 | Hydrocortisone Butyrate | solution | 1 mg/mL | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is hydrocortisone butyrate a controlled substance?
No. Hydrocortisone butyrate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydrocortisone butyrate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is hydrocortisone butyrate a narcotic?
No. Hydrocortisone butyrate 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.
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