DEA schedule
Is methohexital a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for methohexital from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Methohexital is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methohexital (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 3 prescription listings from 3 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Methohexital: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methohexital | 2264 | IV | No | Brevital | Listed by name |
Methohexital NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42023-105 | Brevital Sodium | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/1 | Par Health USA, LLC | CIV |
| 23155-893 | Methohexital Sodium | injection | 500 mg/500mg | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | CIV |
| 83270-003 | Methohexital Sodium | injection | 500 mg/500mg | ONESOURCE SPECIALTY PHARMA LIMITED | CIV |
Questions
Is methohexital a controlled substance?
Yes. Methohexital is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methohexital (Schedule IV).
Is methohexital a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark methohexital as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Barbiturate.
What schedule is methohexital?
Methohexital is Schedule IV in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
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 Methohexital
- What is Methohexital used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for Brevital SodiumFDA Orange Book
- What is Brevital Sodium used for?FDA label uses
- Is Brevital Sodium a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Barbiturates listFDA drug class
- NDC 42023-105Methohexital NDC record
- NDC 23155-893Methohexital NDC record
- NDC 83270-003Methohexital NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule