DEA schedule
Is suvorexant a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for suvorexant from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Suvorexant is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Suvorexant (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Suvorexant: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvorexant | 2223 | IV | No | MK-4305; [(7R)-4-(5-chloro-1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl)-7- | Listed by name |
Suvorexant NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0006-0033 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
| 0006-0325 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 15 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
| 0006-0335 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
| 0006-0005 | BELSOMRA | tablet, film coated | 5 mg/1 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | CIV |
Questions
Is suvorexant a controlled substance?
Yes. Suvorexant is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Suvorexant (Schedule IV).
Is suvorexant a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark suvorexant as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Orexin Receptor Antagonist.
What schedule is suvorexant?
Suvorexant is Schedule IV in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
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.
More on Suvorexant
- What is Suvorexant used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for BelsomraFDA Orange Book
- Is Belsomra a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Orexin Receptor Antagonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 0006-0005Suvorexant NDC record
- NDC 0006-0033Suvorexant NDC record
- NDC 0006-0325Suvorexant NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule