DEA schedule
Is Novolog a controlled substance?
Novolog contains insulin aspart. 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. Novolog (insulin aspart) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and insulin aspart is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 9 prescription listings from 2 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | insulin aspart is not on the list |
Novolog NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0169-2100 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 0169-2101 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 0169-3303 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 0169-6338 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 0169-6339 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 0169-7501 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | Novo Nordisk | None |
| 50090-1664 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-1678 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-4500 | NOVOLOG | injection, solution | 100 [iU]/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
Questions
Is Novolog a controlled substance?
No. Novolog (insulin aspart) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and insulin aspart is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Novolog a narcotic?
No. Novolog (insulin aspart) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Insulin Analog.
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.