DEA schedule
Is Natesto a controlled substance?
Natesto contains testosterone. 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
Yes. Natesto (testosterone) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Testosterone (Schedule III).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 1 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule III |
| DEA controlled substances list | Testosterone: Schedule III |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone (17β-hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one) | 4000 | III | No | Android-T; Androlan; Depotest; Delatestryl | Listed by name |
Natesto NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42667-5511 | Natesto nasal gel | gel, metered | 5.5 mg/.122g | Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation | CIII |
Questions
Is Natesto a controlled substance?
Yes. Natesto (testosterone) is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Testosterone (Schedule III).
Is Natesto a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark testosterone as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule III. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Androgen.
What schedule is Natesto?
Natesto is Schedule III 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.
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