DEA schedule
Is methylprednisolone acetate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for methylprednisolone acetate from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Methylprednisolone acetate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and methylprednisolone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 28 prescription listings from 9 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | methylprednisolone acetate is not on the list |
Methylprednisolone Acetate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0009-0274 | Depo-Medrol | injection, suspension | 20 mg/mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 0009-0280 | Depo-Medrol | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 0009-3073 | Depo-Medrol | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 0009-3073 | Depo-Medrol | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 50090-0556 | DEPO-MEDROL | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-2098 | DEPO-MEDROL | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 0009-0306 | Depo-Medrol | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 0009-3475 | Depo-Medrol | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 50090-0436 | DEPO-MEDROL | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-1823 | DEPO-MEDROL | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 76420-081 | Depo-Medrol | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Asclemed USA, Inc. | None |
| 25021-820 | methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 50090-5894 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 55150-313 | Methylprednisolone Acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Eugia US LLC | None |
| 60219-1573 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 65145-192 | Methylprednisolone Acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Caplin Steriles Limited | None |
| 70121-1573 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 70121-1609 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 85766-031 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Sportpharm LLC | None |
| 85766-195 | methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 40 mg/mL | Sportpharm LLC | None |
| 25021-821 | methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 50090-6024 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 55150-314 | Methylprednisolone Acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Eugia US LLC | None |
| 60219-1574 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 65145-193 | Methylprednisolone Acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Caplin Steriles Limited | None |
| 70121-1552 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 70121-1574 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 70121-1610 | Methylprednisolone acetate | injection, suspension | 80 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
Questions
Is methylprednisolone acetate a controlled substance?
No. Methylprednisolone acetate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and methylprednisolone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is methylprednisolone acetate a narcotic?
No. Methylprednisolone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Corticosteroid.
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.