DEA schedule
Is insulin degludec a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for insulin degludec from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Insulin degludec is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and insulin degludec is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 10 prescription listings from 3 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | insulin degludec is not on the list |
Insulin Degludec NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-7176 | Insulin Degludec | injection, solution | 100 U/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 73070-400 | Insulin Degludec | injection, solution | 100 U/mL | Novo Nordisk Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 73070-403 | Insulin Degludec | injection, solution | 100 U/mL | Novo Nordisk Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 50090-7175 | Insulin Degludec | injection, solution | 200 U/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 73070-503 | Insulin Degludec | injection, solution | 200 U/mL | Novo Nordisk Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 0169-2660 | Tresiba | injection, solution | 100 U/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 0169-2662 | Tresiba | injection, solution | 100 U/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 0169-2550 | Tresiba | injection, solution | 200 U/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 50090-3491 | Tresiba | injection, solution | 200 U/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-7094 | TRESIBA | injection, solution | 200 U/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
Questions
Is insulin degludec a controlled substance?
No. Insulin degludec is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and insulin degludec is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is insulin degludec a narcotic?
No. Insulin degludec is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Insulin Analog.
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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- Insulin Analogs listFDA drug class
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