DEA schedule
Is Rytary a controlled substance?
Rytary contains levodopa and carbidopa hydrate. 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
No. Rytary (levodopa and carbidopa hydrate) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and levodopa and carbidopa hydrate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | levodopa and carbidopa hydrate is not on the list |
Rytary NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64896-662 | RYTARY | capsule, extended release | 145 mg/1; 36.25 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 64896-663 | RYTARY | capsule, extended release | 195 mg/1; 48.75 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 64896-664 | RYTARY | capsule, extended release | 245 mg/1; 61.25 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 64896-661 | RYTARY | capsule, extended release | 95 mg/1; 23.75 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
Questions
Is Rytary a controlled substance?
No. Rytary (levodopa and carbidopa hydrate) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and levodopa and carbidopa hydrate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Rytary a narcotic?
No. Rytary (levodopa and carbidopa hydrate) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Aromatic Amino Acid.
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.