DEA schedule
Is Ibu a controlled substance?
Ibu contains ibuprofen. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Ibu (ibuprofen) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and ibuprofen is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 13 prescription listings from 6 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | ibuprofen is not on the list |
Ibu NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51407-369 | IBU | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 55111-682 | IBU | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | None |
| 71205-604 | IBU | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 55111-683 | IBU | tablet | 600 mg/1 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | None |
| 63187-614 | IBU | tablet | 600 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 66267-964 | IBU | tablet | 600 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 71610-501 | IBU | tablet | 600 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 71610-547 | IBU | tablet | 600 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 55111-684 | IBU | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | None |
| 66267-963 | IBU | tablet | 800 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-3053 | IBU | tablet | 800 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 71610-275 | IBU | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 71610-550 | IBU | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
Questions
Is Ibu a controlled substance?
No. Ibu (ibuprofen) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and ibuprofen is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Ibu a narcotic?
No. Ibu (ibuprofen) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug.
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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