DEA schedule
Is norethindrone acetate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for norethindrone 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. Norethindrone acetate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and norethindrone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 8 prescription listings from 8 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | norethindrone acetate is not on the list |
Norethindrone Acetate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70700-326 | Gallifrey | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Xiromed LLC | None |
| 0555-0211 | Norethindrone Acetate | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 42291-650 | Norethindrone Acetate | tablet | 5 mg/1 | AvKARE | None |
| 50742-267 | Norethindrone acetate | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 51407-599 | Norethindrone Acetate | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 60687-921 | Norethindrone Acetate | tablet | 5 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 65162-475 | Norethindrone Acetate | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 68462-304 | Norethindrone Acetate | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
Questions
Is norethindrone acetate a controlled substance?
No. Norethindrone acetate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and norethindrone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is norethindrone acetate a narcotic?
No. Norethindrone 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 Progestin.
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.