DEA schedule
Is Solu-Cortef a controlled substance?
Solu-Cortef contains hydrocortisone. 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. Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydrocortisone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 7 prescription listings from 3 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | hydrocortisone is not on the list |
Solu-Cortef NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0009-0011 | Solu-Cortef | injection, powder, for solution | 100 mg/2mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 0009-0825 | Solu-Cortef | injection, powder, for solution | 100 mg/2mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 55154-3942 | Solu-Cortef | injection, powder, for solution | 100 mg/2mL | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 84549-011 | Solu-Cortef | injection, powder, for solution | 100 mg/2mL | ProPharma Distribution | None |
| 0009-0005 | Solu-Cortef | injection, powder, for solution | 1000 mg/8mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 0009-0013 | Solu-Cortef | injection, powder, for solution | 250 mg/2mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
| 0009-0016 | Solu-Cortef | injection, powder, for solution | 500 mg/4mL | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | None |
Questions
Is Solu-Cortef a controlled substance?
No. Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and hydrocortisone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Solu-Cortef a narcotic?
No. Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Corticosteroid.
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.
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- Generic for Solu-CortefFDA Orange Book
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- NDC 0009-0011Solu-Cortef NDC record
- NDC 0009-0013Solu-Cortef NDC record