DEA schedule
Is hydroxychloroquine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for hydroxychloroquine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Hydroxychloroquine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydroxychloroquine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 58 prescription listings from 31 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | hydroxychloroquine is not on the list |
Hydroxychloroquine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59212-562 | Plaquenil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Advanz Pharma (US) Corp. | None |
| 71205-448 | Plaquenil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 71610-473 | Plaquenil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 70954-804 | SOVUNA | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70954-805 | SOVUNA | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 62135-752 | Hydroxychloroquine | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 16729-561 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet | 100 mg/1 | Accord Healthcare, Inc., | None |
| 16729-485 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Accord Healthcare, Inc., | None |
| 50090-6280 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet | 200 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 53401-040 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 57664-761 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 71335-2813 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71335-2814 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71335-3113 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71335-3142 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71610-701 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 72162-2467 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 82619-131 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Creekwood Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 16729-562 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet | 300 mg/1 | Accord Healthcare, Inc., | None |
| 63629-4465 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet | 300 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 16729-563 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Accord Healthcare, Inc., | None |
| 43598-133 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet, film coated | 100 mg/1 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | None |
| 0093-2401 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 0615-8459 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 0904-7046 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 16571-112 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | None |
| 16714-110 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Northstar Rx LLC. | None |
| 42385-971 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Laurus Labs Limited | None |
| 43598-721 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | None |
| 50090-4659 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-5573 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6629 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-7306 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-7307 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50268-412 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | AvPAK | None |
| 55154-2074 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 55154-3567 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 59651-889 | HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 60219-1544 | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 65841-633 | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | tablet, film coated | 200 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
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Questions
Is hydroxychloroquine a controlled substance?
No. Hydroxychloroquine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydroxychloroquine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is hydroxychloroquine a narcotic?
No. Hydroxychloroquine is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Antimalarial and Antirheumatic Agent.
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.
More on Hydroxychloroquine
- What is Hydroxychloroquine used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for PlaquenilFDA Orange Book
- Generic for SovunaFDA Orange Book
- Antimalarials listFDA drug class
- Antirheumatic Agents listFDA drug class
- NDC 59212-562Hydroxychloroquine NDC record
- NDC 70954-804Hydroxychloroquine NDC record
- NDC 70954-805Hydroxychloroquine NDC record