DEA schedule
Is risedronate a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for risedronate from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Risedronate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and risedronate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 15 prescription listings from 6 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | risedronate is not on the list |
Risedronate NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63304-440 | RISEDRONATE SODIUM | tablet, delayed release | 35 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industires Inc. | None |
| 60505-3097 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 150 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | None |
| 65862-870 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 150 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 0093-3100 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 30 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 33342-108 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 30 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 65862-518 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 30 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 0093-3098 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 35 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 33342-109 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 35 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 60505-3165 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 35 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | None |
| 65862-519 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 35 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 71205-714 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 35 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 0093-3099 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 33342-107 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 65862-517 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 60505-3096 | Risedronate Sodium | tablet, film coated | 75 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | None |
Questions
Is risedronate a controlled substance?
No. Risedronate is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and risedronate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is risedronate a narcotic?
No. Risedronate is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Bisphosphonate.
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.