DEA schedule
Is paroxetine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for paroxetine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Paroxetine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and paroxetine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 168 prescription listings from 48 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | paroxetine is not on the list |
Paroxetine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83107-027 | BRISDELLE | capsule | 7.5 mg/1 | Legacy Pharma USA, Inc. | None |
| 60505-4517 | PAXIL | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | None |
| 60505-4518 | PAXIL | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | None |
| 60505-4519 | PAXIL | tablet, film coated | 30 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | None |
| 60505-4520 | PAXIL | tablet, film coated | 40 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | None |
| 60505-4377 | PAXIL CR | tablet, film coated, extended release | 12.5 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | None |
| 60505-4378 | PAXIL CR | tablet, film coated, extended release | 25 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | None |
| 60505-4379 | PAXIL CR | tablet, film coated, extended release | 37.5 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | None |
| 0574-0279 | Paroxetine | capsule | 7.5 mg/1 | Padagis US LLC | None |
| 43547-409 | PAROXETINE | capsule | 7.5 mg/1 | Solco Healthcare LLC | None |
| 70954-319 | Paroxetine | suspension | 10 mg/5mL | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0378-7001 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 0615-8359 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 0904-5676 | PAROXETINE | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 13107-154 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Aurolife Pharma LLC | None |
| 16714-181 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NorthStar Rx LLC | None |
| 43547-347 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Solco Healthcare US, LLC | None |
| 50090-1297 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50268-640 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | AvPAK | None |
| 55289-037 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 60429-734 | PAROXETINE | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 60505-0097 | PAROXETINE | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | None |
| 62135-541 | PAROXETINE | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC. | None |
| 63187-190 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 65841-097 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 65862-154 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 68071-1740 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-2535 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NuCare Pharamceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 68071-3843 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 68071-5304 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 68084-044 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 68382-097 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 68788-0797 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc | None |
| 68788-8829 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 69117-0024 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Yiling Pharmaceutical, Inc. | None |
| 70518-1406 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-2376 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-2574 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-3430 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 71205-527 | Paroxetine | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
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Questions
Is paroxetine a controlled substance?
No. Paroxetine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and paroxetine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is paroxetine a narcotic?
No. Paroxetine is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.
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.