DEA schedule
Is nifedipine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for nifedipine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Nifedipine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and nifedipine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 133 prescription listings from 33 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | nifedipine is not on the list |
Nifedipine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0069-2650 | Procardia XL | tablet, film coated, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0069-2660 | Procardia XL | tablet, film coated, extended release | 60 mg/1 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0904-7229 | Nifedipine | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 23155-194 | Nifedipine | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 55154-0196 | Nifedipine | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 62135-739 | Nifedipine | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 66267-831 | Nifedipine | capsule | 10 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 70518-4625 | Nifedipine | capsule | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 72789-219 | Nifedipine | capsule | 10 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 23155-195 | Nifedipine | capsule | 20 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 62135-740 | Nifedipine | capsule | 20 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 46708-732 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 50090-5284 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6203 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6732 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50742-620 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 51407-622 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 51655-593 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 51655-798 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 59651-295 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 60429-047 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 62332-732 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 63629-9109 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 67296-2157 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Redpharm Drug | None |
| 67296-2170 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Redpharm Drug | None |
| 67877-757 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Ascend Laboratories, LLC | None |
| 68071-2619 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-2838 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68382-685 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. | None |
| 68382-688 | NIFEDIPINE | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. | None |
| 68682-105 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 70518-2679 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70771-1190 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 70771-1365 | NIFEDIPINE | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 71205-963 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 71335-1550 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71610-144 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 71610-290 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 71610-689 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 71610-841 | Nifedipine | tablet, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
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Questions
Is nifedipine a controlled substance?
No. Nifedipine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and nifedipine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is nifedipine a narcotic?
No. Nifedipine is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker.
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 Nifedipine
- What is Nifedipine used for?FDA label uses
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- Generic for ProcardiaFDA Orange Book
- Generic for Adalat CcFDA Orange Book
- Generic for Procardia XLFDA Orange Book
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers listFDA drug class
- NDC 0069-2650Nifedipine NDC record
- NDC 0069-2660Nifedipine NDC record
- NDC 0615-8549Nifedipine NDC record