Is Nortrel a Controlled Substance? No

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

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Schedule check

Schedule sources for Nortrel
Source	What it lists
FDA NDC directory	1 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule
DEA controlled substances list	norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol is not on the list

Nortrel NDC listings

NDC listings for Nortrel
NDC	Product	Form	Strength	Labeler	DEA schedule
0555-9009	Nortrel 21 Day	tablet	1 mg/1; .035 mg/1	Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	None

Questions

Is Nortrel a controlled substance?

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

Is Nortrel a narcotic?

No. Nortrel (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Estrogen and 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.