DEA schedule
Is Lipitor a controlled substance?
Lipitor contains atorvastatin. 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. Lipitor (atorvastatin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and atorvastatin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | atorvastatin is not on the list |
Lipitor NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58151-155 | Lipitor | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 58151-156 | Lipitor | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 58151-157 | Lipitor | tablet, film coated | 40 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 58151-158 | Lipitor | tablet, film coated | 80 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
Questions
Is Lipitor a controlled substance?
No. Lipitor (atorvastatin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and atorvastatin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Lipitor a narcotic?
No. Lipitor (atorvastatin) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is HMG-CoA Reductase 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 Lipitor
- What is Lipitor used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for LipitorFDA Orange Book
- What is Atorvastatin used for?FDA label uses
- Is Atorvastatin a controlled substance?Federal schedule
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- Statins listFDA drug class
- Lipitor Medicare Part D coverageBy plan and state
- NDC 58151-155Lipitor NDC record
- NDC 58151-156Lipitor NDC record
- NDC 58151-157Lipitor NDC record