DEA schedule
Is Nucynta a controlled substance?
Nucynta contains tapentadol. 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
Yes. Nucynta (tapentadol) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Tapentadol (Schedule II).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 8 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule II |
| DEA controlled substances list | Tapentadol: Schedule II |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapentadol | 9780 | II | Yes | None | Listed by name |
Nucynta NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24510-100 | Nucynta | tablet, film coated | 100 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
| 24510-050 | Nucynta | tablet, film coated | 50 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
| 24510-075 | Nucynta | tablet, film coated | 75 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
| 24510-116 | Nucynta ER | tablet, film coated, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
| 24510-174 | Nucynta ER | tablet, film coated, extended release | 150 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
| 24510-232 | Nucynta ER | tablet, film coated, extended release | 200 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
| 24510-291 | Nucynta ER | tablet, film coated, extended release | 250 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
| 24510-058 | Nucynta ER | tablet, film coated, extended release | 50 mg/1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CII |
Questions
Is Nucynta a controlled substance?
Yes. Nucynta (tapentadol) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Tapentadol (Schedule II).
Is Nucynta a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks tapentadol as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is Nucynta?
Nucynta is Schedule II in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
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 Nucynta
- What is Nucynta used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for NucyntaFDA Orange Book
- What is Tapentadol used for?FDA label uses
- Is Tapentadol a controlled substance?Schedule II
- Generic for Nucynta ERFDA Orange Book
- Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 24510-050Nucynta NDC record
- NDC 24510-058Nucynta NDC record
- NDC 24510-075Nucynta NDC record
- Schedule II drugs listDEA schedule