DEA schedule
Is meloxicam a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for meloxicam from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Meloxicam is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and meloxicam is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 152 prescription listings from 48 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | meloxicam is not on the list |
Meloxicam NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71740-339 | Meloxicam | suspension | 7.5 mg/5mL | Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 82972-001 | QAMZOVA | injection | 30 mg/mL | Nanjing Delova Biotech Co., Ltd. | None |
| 24338-153 | XIFYRM | injection | 30 mg/mL | Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 71741-228 | Zybic | suspension | 7.5 mg/5mL | Redmont Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 68180-189 | Meloxicam | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70954-077 | Meloxicam | capsule | 10 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 68180-188 | Meloxicam | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70954-076 | Meloxicam | capsule | 5 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 72919-124 | Meloxicam | suspension | 7.5 mg/5mL | Emerald Therapeutics, LLC | None |
| 0615-8124 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 11788-047 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | AiPing Pharmaceutical, Inc | None |
| 11788-099 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | AiPing Pharmaceutical, Inc | None |
| 29300-125 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. | None |
| 31722-227 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 42708-007 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | QPharma, Inc. | None |
| 43063-396 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 43063-401 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 43353-979 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 49999-869 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Quality Care Products LLC | None |
| 50090-0986 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-4896 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-5339 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-5340 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6671 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6672 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50268-526 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | AvPAK | None |
| 51407-611 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 51655-571 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 51655-577 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 53225-3015 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Terrain Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 60687-199 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 60760-419 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | None |
| 60760-653 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | None |
| 61442-127 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Carlsbad Technology, Inc. | None |
| 61919-469 | MELOXICAM | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Direct Rx | None |
| 62135-716 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 63187-083 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 63629-2019 | Meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 63629-3328 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 65841-051 | meloxicam | tablet | 15 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
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Questions
Is meloxicam a controlled substance?
No. Meloxicam is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and meloxicam is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is meloxicam a narcotic?
No. Meloxicam is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug.
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.