DEA schedule
Is phentermine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for phentermine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Phentermine is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Phentermine (Schedule IV).
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 122 prescription listings from 27 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Phentermine: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phentermine | 1640 | IV | No | Ionamin; Fastin; Adipex-P; Obe-Nix; Zantryl | Listed by name |
Phentermine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10702-001 | LOMAIRA | tablet | 8 mg/1 | KVK-TECH, INC. | CIV |
| 17224-840 | LOMAIRA | tablet | 8 mg/1 | Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. | CIV |
| 13107-105 | Phentermine | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Aurolife Pharma, LLC | CIV |
| 13107-106 | Phentermine | capsule | 30 mg/1 | Aurolife Pharma, LLC | CIV |
| 17224-890 | Phentermine | capsule | 37.5 mg/1 | Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. | CIV |
| 17224-905 | Phentermine HCL | tablet | 37.5 mg/1 | Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. | CIV |
| 72189-365 | Phentermine HCL C-IV | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Direct_Rx | CIV |
| 72189-669 | Phentermine HCL C-IV | tablet | 37.5 mg/1 | Direct_Rx | CIV |
| 10702-026 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | KVK-Tech, Inc. | CIV |
| 11534-157 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | SUNRISE PHARMACEUTICAL, INC. | CIV |
| 17224-851 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. | CIV |
| 43063-961 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 50090-5998 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIV |
| 55289-791 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 63187-512 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | CIV |
| 63629-1041 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 63629-2383 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 63629-8528 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 68094-802 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Precision Dose Inc. | CIV |
| 68788-7740 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 71205-564 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | CIV |
| 71335-1860 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 72162-1227 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 72162-2312 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 72789-573 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 76420-585 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Asclemed USA, Inc. | CIV |
| 84053-026 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 15 mg/1 | Martek Pharmacal Co. | CIV |
| 10702-027 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | KVK-Tech, Inc. | CIV |
| 10702-028 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | KVK-Tech, Inc. | CIV |
| 11534-176 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | SUNRISE PHARMACEUTICAL, INC. | CIV |
| 17224-870 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. | CIV |
| 17224-877 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. | CIV |
| 43063-654 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 50090-0119 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIV |
| 50090-0416 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIV |
| 50090-2536 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIV |
| 50090-5493 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIV |
| 55289-624 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 63187-987 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | CIV |
| 63629-1042 | Phentermine Hydrochloride | capsule | 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
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Questions
Is phentermine a controlled substance?
Yes. Phentermine is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Phentermine (Schedule IV).
Is phentermine a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark phentermine as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic.
What schedule is phentermine?
Phentermine 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.
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