DEA schedule
Is Neurontin a controlled substance?
Neurontin contains gabapentin. 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. Neurontin (gabapentin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and gabapentin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 8 prescription listings from 2 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | gabapentin is not on the list |
Neurontin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58151-281 | Neurontin | capsule | 100 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 0071-0805 | Neurontin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc | None |
| 58151-282 | Neurontin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 58151-283 | Neurontin | capsule | 400 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 0071-2012 | Neurontin | solution | 250 mg/5mL | Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc | None |
| 58151-290 | Neurontin | solution | 250 mg/5mL | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 58151-284 | Neurontin | tablet, film coated | 600 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 58151-285 | Neurontin | tablet, film coated | 800 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
Questions
Is Neurontin a controlled substance?
No. Neurontin (gabapentin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and gabapentin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Neurontin a narcotic?
No. Neurontin (gabapentin) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic.
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 Neurontin
- What is Neurontin used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for NeurontinFDA Orange Book
- What is Gabapentin used for?FDA label uses
- Is Gabapentin a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for GraliseFDA Orange Book
- Neurontin Medicare Part D coverageBy plan and state
- NDC 0071-0805Neurontin NDC record
- NDC 0071-2012Neurontin NDC record
- NDC 58151-281Neurontin NDC record