DEA schedule

Is Narcan a controlled substance?

Narcan contains naloxone. 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. Narcan (naloxone) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and naloxone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

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Schedule sources for Narcan
Source	What it lists
FDA NDC directory	3 prescription listings from 3 labelers, none with a DEA schedule
DEA controlled substances list	naloxone is not on the list

Narcan NDC listings

NDC listings for Narcan
NDC	Product	Form	Strength	Labeler	DEA schedule
50090-2422	NARCAN	spray	4 mg/.1mL	A-S Medication Solutions	None
69547-353	Narcan	spray	4 mg/.1mL	Emergent Devices Inc.	None
71205-528	Narcan	spray	4 mg/.1mL	Proficient Rx LP	None

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Is Narcan a controlled substance?

No. Narcan (naloxone) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and naloxone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

Is Narcan a narcotic?

No. Narcan (naloxone) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Opioid Antagonist.

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.

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