DEA schedule
Is phentermine and topiramate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for phentermine and topiramate 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 and topiramate is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Phentermine (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 16 prescription listings from 4 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 and Topiramate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62541-203 | Qsymia | capsule, extended release | 11.25 mg/1; 69 mg/1 | Vivus LLC | CIV |
| 62541-204 | Qsymia | capsule, extended release | 15 mg/1; 92 mg/1 | Vivus LLC | CIV |
| 62541-201 | Qsymia | capsule, extended release | 3.75 mg/1; 23 mg/1 | Vivus LLC | CIV |
| 62541-202 | Qsymia | capsule, extended release | 7.5 mg/1; 46 mg/1 | Vivus LLC | CIV |
| 0480-2299 | Phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 11.25 mg/1; 69 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 66993-782 | phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 11.25 mg/1; 69 mg/1 | Prasco Laboratories | CIV |
| 0480-3295 | Phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 15 mg/1; 92 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 66993-783 | phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 15 mg/1; 92 mg/1 | Prasco Laboratories | CIV |
| 0480-3297 | Phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 3.75 mg/1; 23 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 66993-780 | phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 3.75 mg/1; 23 mg/1 | Prasco Laboratories | CIV |
| 0480-3296 | Phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 7.5 mg/1; 46 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 66993-781 | phentermine and topiramate | capsule, extended release | 7.5 mg/1; 46 mg/1 | Prasco Laboratories | CIV |
| 43598-626 | Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release | capsule | 11.25 mg/1; 69 mg/1 | Dr.Reddys Laboratories Inc | CIV |
| 43598-627 | Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release | capsule | 15 mg/1; 92 mg/1 | Dr.Reddys Laboratories Inc | CIV |
| 43598-624 | Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release | capsule | 3.75 mg/1; 23 mg/1 | Dr.Reddys Laboratories Inc | CIV |
| 43598-625 | Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release | capsule | 7.5 mg/1; 46 mg/1 | Dr.Reddys Laboratories Inc | CIV |
Questions
Is phentermine and topiramate a controlled substance?
Yes. Phentermine and topiramate is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Phentermine (Schedule IV).
Is phentermine and topiramate a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark phentermine and topiramate as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic.
What schedule is phentermine and topiramate?
Phentermine and topiramate 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.
More on Phentermine and Topiramate
- What is Phentermine and Topiramate used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for QsymiaFDA Orange Book
- What is Qsymia used for?FDA label uses
- Is Qsymia a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectics listFDA drug class
- NDC 62541-201Phentermine and Topiramate NDC record
- NDC 62541-202Phentermine and Topiramate NDC record
- NDC 62541-203Phentermine and Topiramate NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule