DEA schedule
Is rifabutin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for rifabutin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Rifabutin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rifabutin 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 5 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | rifabutin is not on the list |
Rifabutin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10135-738 | Rifabutin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 59762-1350 | Rifabutin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 70518-4254 | Rifabutin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-4594 | Rifabutin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70954-041 | Rifabutin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 72319-010 | Rifabutin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | i3 Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
Questions
Is rifabutin a controlled substance?
No. Rifabutin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rifabutin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is rifabutin a narcotic?
No. Rifabutin is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Rifamycin Antimycobacterial.
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.