DEA schedule
Is liraglutide a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for liraglutide from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Liraglutide is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and liraglutide is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 22 prescription listings from 13 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | liraglutide is not on the list |
Liraglutide NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0169-2800 | Saxenda | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP | None |
| 50090-4257 | Saxenda | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 0169-4060 | Victoza | injection | 6 mg/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 50090-2853 | Victoza | injection | 6 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-4503 | Victoza | injection | 6 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 0143-9144 | Liraglutide | injection | 6 mg/mL | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 0480-3667 | Liraglutide | injection | 6 mg/mL | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 50090-7501 | Liraglutide | injection | 6 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 70377-094 | Liraglutide | injection | 6 mg/mL | Biocon Pharma Inc. | None |
| 70748-346 | Liraglutide | injection | 6 mg/mL | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 71288-563 | Liraglutide | injection | 6 mg/mL | Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 72603-745 | Liraglutide | injection | 6 mg/mL | NorthStar Rx LLC | None |
| 14403-3400 | Liraglutide | injection, solution | 18 mg/3mL | Hybio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Pingshan Factory) | None |
| 14403-3400 | Liraglutide | injection, solution | 18 mg/3mL | Hybio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Pingshan Factory) | None |
| 14403-3400 | Liraglutide | injection, solution | 18 mg/3mL | Hybio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Pingshan Factory) | None |
| 0480-7250 | Liraglutide | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50090-8145 | LIRAGLUTIDE | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 69097-910 | liraglutide | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | Cipla USA Inc. | None |
| 69097-920 | LIRAGLUTIDE | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | Cipla USA Inc. | None |
| 70377-095 | Liraglutide | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | Biocon Pharma Inc. | None |
| 81607-018 | LIRAGLUTIDE | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies Private Limited | None |
| 81607-019 | liraglutide | injection, solution | 6 mg/mL | Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies Private Limited | None |
Questions
Is liraglutide a controlled substance?
No. Liraglutide is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and liraglutide is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is liraglutide a narcotic?
No. Liraglutide is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is GLP-1 Receptor Agonist.
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 Liraglutide
- What is Liraglutide used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for SaxendaFDA Orange Book
- Generic for VictozaFDA Orange Book
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists listFDA drug class
- Liraglutide Medicare Part D coverageBy plan and state
- NDC 0169-2800Liraglutide NDC record
- NDC 0169-4060Liraglutide NDC record
- NDC 50090-2853Liraglutide NDC record