DEA schedule
Is Simbrinza a controlled substance?
Simbrinza contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. 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. Simbrinza (brinzolamide and brimonidine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and brinzolamide and brimonidine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 1 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | brinzolamide and brimonidine is not on the list |
Simbrinza NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0065-4147 | SIMBRINZA | suspension/ drops | 10 mg/mL; 2 mg/mL | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is Simbrinza a controlled substance?
No. Simbrinza (brinzolamide and brimonidine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and brinzolamide and brimonidine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Simbrinza a narcotic?
No. Simbrinza (brinzolamide and brimonidine) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor and alpha-Adrenergic Agonist.
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.