DEA schedule
Is ibuprofen a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for ibuprofen from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. 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 | 323 prescription listings from 67 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | ibuprofen is not on the list |
Ibuprofen NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66220-284 | Caldolor | injection | 800 mg/200mL | Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 66220-287 | Caldolor | injection | 800 mg/8mL | Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 55292-122 | NEOPROFEN | solution | 10 mg/mL | Recordati Rare Diseases Inc. | None |
| 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 |
| 67296-0913 | IBU | tablet | 600 mg/1 | RedPharm Drug, 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 |
| 0472-2002 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 45802-952 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | None |
| 51672-1385 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 59651-032 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 64380-997 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Strides Pharma Science Limited | None |
| 68071-3589 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 70518-4595 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 71205-367 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 71205-716 | Ibuprofen | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 70512-794 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 300 mg/1 | SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 0904-5853 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 25000-121 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | MARKSANS PHARMA LIMITED | None |
| 50090-6676 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6677 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 51407-839 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 53746-131 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | None |
| 53746-464 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | None |
| 55154-2583 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 59651-360 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 60687-446 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 63187-489 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 63629-1468 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 65162-464 | Ibuprofen | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
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Questions
Is ibuprofen a controlled substance?
No. 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 ibuprofen a narcotic?
No. 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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