DEA schedule
Is interferon beta-1a a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for interferon beta-1a from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Interferon beta-1a is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and interferon beta-1a is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 2 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | interferon beta-1a is not on the list |
Interferon Beta-1a NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59627-002 | Avonex | injection, solution | 30 ug/.5mL | Biogen Inc. | None |
| 59627-003 | Avonex Pen | injection, solution | 30 ug/.5mL | Biogen Inc. | None |
| 44087-0022 | REBIF | injection, solution | 22 ug/.5mL | EMD Serono, Inc. | None |
| 44087-0044 | REBIF | injection, solution | 44 ug/.5mL | EMD Serono, Inc. | None |
| 44087-3322 | REBIF REBIDOSE | injection, solution | 22 ug/.5mL | EMD Serono, Inc. | None |
| 44087-3344 | REBIF REBIDOSE | injection, solution | 44 ug/.5mL | EMD Serono, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is interferon beta-1a a controlled substance?
No. Interferon beta-1a is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and interferon beta-1a is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is interferon beta-1a a narcotic?
No. Interferon beta-1a is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Interferon beta.
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.