DEA schedule
Is saxagliptin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for saxagliptin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Saxagliptin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and saxagliptin 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 3 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | saxagliptin is not on the list |
Saxagliptin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0378-4705 | Saxagliptin | tablet, film coated | 2.5 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 65862-825 | Saxagliptin | tablet, film coated | 2.5 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 68462-726 | SAXAGLIPTIN | tablet, film coated | 2.5 mg/1 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
| 0378-4706 | Saxagliptin | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 65862-826 | Saxagliptin | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 68462-727 | SAXAGLIPTIN | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
Questions
Is saxagliptin a controlled substance?
No. Saxagliptin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and saxagliptin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is saxagliptin a narcotic?
No. Saxagliptin is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor.
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.