DEA schedule
Is permethrin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for permethrin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Permethrin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and permethrin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 11 prescription listings from 9 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | permethrin is not on the list |
Permethrin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59651-834 | ELIMITE | cream | 50 mg/g | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 43598-481 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/100g | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. | None |
| 16714-897 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | Northstar Rx LLC | None |
| 21922-021 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | Encube Ethicals, Inc. | None |
| 45802-269 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | None |
| 50090-5888 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 68788-8439 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 70518-2945 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 71335-2899 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 72162-2171 | Permethrin | cream | 50 mg/g | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 84386-073 | PERMETHRIN | cream | 50 mg/g | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
Questions
Is permethrin a controlled substance?
No. Permethrin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and permethrin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is permethrin a narcotic?
No. Permethrin is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Pyrethroid.
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.