DEA schedule
Is Nuvigil a controlled substance?
Nuvigil contains armodafinil. 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. Nuvigil (armodafinil) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Modafinil (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 9 prescription listings from 3 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Modafinil: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modafinil | 1680 | IV | No | Provigil | Isomer or salt of the listed substance (21 CFR 1308) |
Nuvigil NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60429-002 | Nuvigil | tablet | 150 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | CIV |
| 60505-4847 | Nuvigil | tablet | 150 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | CIV |
| 63459-215 | Nuvigil | tablet | 150 mg/1 | Cephalon, LLC | CIV |
| 60429-003 | Nuvigil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | CIV |
| 60505-4849 | Nuvigil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | CIV |
| 60429-004 | Nuvigil | tablet | 250 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | CIV |
| 60505-4850 | Nuvigil | tablet | 250 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | CIV |
| 60429-001 | Nuvigil | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | CIV |
| 60505-4846 | Nuvigil | tablet | 50 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | CIV |
Questions
Is Nuvigil a controlled substance?
Yes. Nuvigil (armodafinil) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Modafinil (Schedule IV).
Is Nuvigil a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark armodafinil as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV.
What schedule is Nuvigil?
Nuvigil is Schedule IV 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.