DEA schedule
Is Provigil a controlled substance?
Provigil contains modafinil. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Provigil (modafinil) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Modafinil (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 5 prescription listings from 3 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Modafinil: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modafinil | 1680 | IV | No | Provigil | Listed by name |
Provigil NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60429-009 | Provigil | tablet | 100 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | CIV |
| 60505-4851 | Provigil | tablet | 100 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | CIV |
| 60429-010 | Provigil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | CIV |
| 60505-4852 | Provigil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Apotex Corp | CIV |
| 63459-201 | Provigil | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Cephalon, LLC | CIV |
Questions
Is Provigil a controlled substance?
Yes. Provigil (modafinil) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Modafinil (Schedule IV).
Is Provigil a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark modafinil as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Sympathomimetic-like Agent.
What schedule is Provigil?
Provigil 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 Provigil
- What is Provigil used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for ProvigilFDA Orange Book
- What is Modafinil used for?FDA label uses
- Is Modafinil a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Sympathomimetic-like Agents listFDA drug class
- NDC 60429-009Provigil NDC record
- NDC 60429-010Provigil NDC record
- NDC 60505-4851Provigil NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule