DEA schedule
Is Keppra a controlled substance?
Keppra contains levetiracetam. 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. Keppra (levetiracetam) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and levetiracetam 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 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | levetiracetam is not on the list |
Keppra NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50474-002 | Keppra | injection, solution, concentrate | 100 mg/mL | UCB, Inc. | None |
| 50474-001 | Keppra | solution | 100 mg/mL | UCB, Inc. | None |
| 50474-597 | Keppra | tablet, film coated | 1000 mg/1 | UCB, Inc. | None |
| 50474-594 | Keppra | tablet, film coated | 250 mg/1 | UCB, Inc. | None |
| 50474-595 | Keppra | tablet, film coated | 500 mg/1 | UCB, Inc. | None |
| 50474-596 | Keppra | tablet, film coated | 750 mg/1 | UCB, Inc. | None |
| 50474-598 | Keppra XR | tablet, film coated, extended release | 500 mg/1 | UCB, Inc. | None |
| 50474-599 | Keppra XR | tablet, film coated, extended release | 750 mg/1 | UCB, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is Keppra a controlled substance?
No. Keppra (levetiracetam) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and levetiracetam is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Keppra a narcotic?
No. Keppra (levetiracetam) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic.
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 Keppra
- What is Keppra used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for KeppraFDA Orange Book
- What is Levetiracetam used for?FDA label uses
- Is Levetiracetam a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for Keppra XRFDA Orange Book
- Generic for SpritamFDA Orange Book
- NDC 50474-001Keppra NDC record
- NDC 50474-002Keppra NDC record
- NDC 50474-594Keppra NDC record