DEA schedule
Is prednisolone acetate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for prednisolone acetate from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Prednisolone acetate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and prednisolone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 17 prescription listings from 10 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | prednisolone acetate is not on the list |
Prednisolone Acetate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11980-180 | PRED FORTE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 11980-174 | PRED MILD | suspension/ drops | 1.2 mg/mL | Allergan, Inc. | None |
| 50090-0559 | Prednisolone Acetate | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-1912 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-5275 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-7539 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 60219-2550 | prednisolone acetate | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 60219-2551 | prednisolone acetate | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 60219-2552 | prednisolone acetate | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 60758-119 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Pacific Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 61314-637 | Prednisolone Acetate | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 67296-2176 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Redpharm Drug | None |
| 68071-2222 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 70748-332 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 76420-204 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Asclemed USA, Inc. | None |
| 85766-124 | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Sportpharm LLC | None |
| 85766-258 | Prednisolone Acetate | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL | Sportpharm LLC | None |
Questions
Is prednisolone acetate a controlled substance?
No. Prednisolone acetate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and prednisolone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is prednisolone acetate a narcotic?
No. Prednisolone acetate is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Corticosteroid.
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 Prednisolone Acetate
- What is Prednisolone Acetate used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for SteraneFDA Orange Book
- Generic for OmnipredFDA Orange Book
- Generic for Pred ForteFDA Orange Book
- Generic for Pred MildFDA Orange Book
- Corticosteroids listFDA drug class
- NDC 11980-174Prednisolone Acetate NDC record
- NDC 11980-180Prednisolone Acetate NDC record
- NDC 50090-0559Prednisolone Acetate NDC record