DEA schedule
Is pimecrolimus a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for pimecrolimus from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Pimecrolimus is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and pimecrolimus is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 4 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | pimecrolimus is not on the list |
Pimecrolimus NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0591-2944 | pimecrolimus | cream | 10 mg/g | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 68462-609 | Pimecrolimus | cream | 10 mg/g | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
| 68682-110 | Pimecrolimus | cream | 10 mg/g | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 68682-111 | Pimecrolimus | cream | 10 mg/g | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 68682-112 | Pimecrolimus | cream | 10 mg/g | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 71335-2988 | Pimecrolimus | cream | 10 mg/g | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
Questions
Is pimecrolimus a controlled substance?
No. Pimecrolimus is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and pimecrolimus is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is pimecrolimus a narcotic?
No. Pimecrolimus is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant.
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.