DEA schedule
Is rifampin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for rifampin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Rifampin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rifampin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 19 prescription listings from 13 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | rifampin is not on the list |
Rifampin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24658-801 | RIFAMPIN | capsule | 150 mg/1 | PURACAP LABORATORIES LLC DBA BLU PHARMACEUTICALS | None |
| 42806-801 | RIFAMPIN | capsule | 150 mg/1 | EPIC PHARMA, LLC | None |
| 60687-575 | Rifampin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 62135-315 | Rifampin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 67046-1605 | RIFAMPIN | capsule | 150 mg/1 | Coupler LLC | None |
| 68180-658 | rifampin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70954-892 | Rifampin | capsule | 150 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 0904-7315 | rifampin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 24658-802 | RIFAMPIN | capsule | 300 mg/1 | PURACAP LABORATORIES LLC DBA BLU PHARMACEUTICALS | None |
| 42806-799 | RIFAMPIN | capsule | 300 mg/1 | EPIC PHARMA, LLC | None |
| 50090-5709 | rifampin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 60687-586 | Rifampin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 62135-316 | Rifampin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 68180-659 | rifampin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 70954-893 | Rifampin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 71335-2613 | rifampin | capsule | 300 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 0143-9230 | Rifampin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 600 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | None |
| 63323-351 | Rifampin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 600 mg/1 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | None |
| 67457-445 | Rifampin | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 600 mg/10mL | Mylan Institutional LLC | None |
Questions
Is rifampin a controlled substance?
No. Rifampin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and rifampin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is rifampin a narcotic?
No. Rifampin 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 Antibacterial.
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.