DEA schedule
Is imipenem and cilastatin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for imipenem and cilastatin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Imipenem and cilastatin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and imipenem and cilastatin 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 3 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | imipenem and cilastatin is not on the list |
Imipenem and Cilastatin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0006-3516 | PRIMAXIN IV | injection, powder, for solution | 500 mg/100mL; 500 mg/100mL | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | None |
| 63323-349 | Imipenem and Cilastatin | injection, powder, for solution | 250 mg/20mL; 250 mg/20mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-349 | Imipenem and Cilastatin | injection, powder, for solution | 250 mg/20mL; 250 mg/20mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-349 | Imipenem and Cilastatin | injection, powder, for solution | 250 mg/20mL; 250 mg/20mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 44567-705 | Imipenem and Cilastatin | injection, powder, for solution | 500 mg/1; 500 mg/1 | WG Critical Care, LLC | None |
| 63323-322 | Imipenem and Cilastatin | injection, powder, for solution | 500 mg/20mL; 500 mg/20mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-322 | Imipenem and Cilastatin | injection, powder, for solution | 500 mg/20mL; 500 mg/20mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 63323-322 | Imipenem and Cilastatin | injection, powder, for solution | 500 mg/20mL; 500 mg/20mL | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
Questions
Is imipenem and cilastatin a controlled substance?
No. Imipenem and cilastatin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and imipenem and cilastatin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is imipenem and cilastatin a narcotic?
No. Imipenem and cilastatin is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Penem Antibacterial and Renal Dehydropeptidase Inhibitor.
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 Imipenem and Cilastatin
- What is Imipenem and Cilastatin used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for PrimaxinFDA Orange Book
- Penem Antibacterials listFDA drug class
- Renal Dehydropeptidase Inhibitors listFDA drug class
- NDC 0006-3516Imipenem and Cilastatin NDC record
- NDC 44567-705Imipenem and Cilastatin NDC record
- NDC 63323-322Imipenem and Cilastatin NDC record