DEA schedule
Is hydrocortisone valerate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for hydrocortisone valerate 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 valerate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydrocortisone valerate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Run it in Rivvi
Which 2027 plans near you dropped or restricted hydrocortisone valerate?
Tier changes and new prior auth, step therapy or quantity limits, plan by plan.
Free to start. Opens Rivvi, the AI workspace for healthcare teams.
Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 10 prescription listings from 6 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | hydrocortisone valerate is not on the list |
Hydrocortisone Valerate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0713-0720 | HYDROCORTISONE VALERATE | cream | 2 mg/g | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 51672-1290 | Hydrocortisone Valerate | cream | 2 mg/g | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 68180-954 | HYDROCORTISONE VALERATE | cream | 2 mg/g | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0713-0560 | Hydrocortisone Valerate | ointment | 2 mg/g | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 51672-1292 | Hydrocortisone Valerate | ointment | 2 mg/g | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 68462-836 | Hydrocortisone Valerate | ointment | 2 mg/g | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
| 21922-007 | hydrocortisone valerate cream | cream | 2 mg/g | Encube Ethicals, Inc. | None |
| 71335-2723 | hydrocortisone valerate cream | cream | 2 mg/g | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71335-2843 | hydrocortisone valerate cream | cream | 2 mg/g | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 72162-2301 | hydrocortisone valerate cream | cream | 2 mg/g | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
Questions
Is hydrocortisone valerate a controlled substance?
No. Hydrocortisone valerate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydrocortisone valerate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is hydrocortisone valerate a narcotic?
No. Hydrocortisone valerate 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.