DEA schedule
Is QuilliChew ER a controlled substance?
QuilliChew ER contains methylphenidate. 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. QuilliChew ER (methylphenidate) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methylphenidate (Schedule II).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 3 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule II |
| DEA controlled substances list | Methylphenidate: Schedule II |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate | 1724 | II | No | Concerta; Ritalin; Methylin | Listed by name |
QuilliChew ER NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24478-074 | QuilliChew ER | tablet, chewable, extended release | 20 mg/1 | NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc | CII |
| 24478-075 | QuilliChew ER | tablet, chewable, extended release | 30 mg/1 | NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc | CII |
| 24478-076 | QuilliChew ER | tablet, chewable, extended release | 40 mg/1 | NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc | CII |
Questions
Is QuilliChew ER a controlled substance?
Yes. QuilliChew ER (methylphenidate) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methylphenidate (Schedule II).
Is QuilliChew ER a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark methylphenidate as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Central Nervous System Stimulant.
What schedule is QuilliChew ER?
QuilliChew ER is Schedule II 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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