DEA schedule
Is tamoxifen a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for tamoxifen from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Tamoxifen is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tamoxifen is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 18 prescription listings from 11 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | tamoxifen is not on the list |
Tamoxifen NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51862-682 | SOLTAMOX | liquid | 20 mg/10mL | Mayne Pharma | None |
| 0378-0144 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 10 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 0591-2472 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 10 mg/1 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 50090-0485 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 10 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 68071-5254 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 10 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 72162-2225 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 10 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 0378-0274 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 20 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 0591-2473 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 20 mg/1 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 50090-0942 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 20 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 63187-976 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet | 20 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 59651-299 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 68071-3990 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 72162-2208 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 75907-058 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 10 mg/1 | Dr. Reddy's Labratories Inc. | None |
| 51862-643 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC | None |
| 59651-300 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 72162-2209 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 75907-059 | Tamoxifen Citrate | tablet, film coated | 20 mg/1 | Dr. Reddy's Labratories Inc. | None |
Questions
Is tamoxifen a controlled substance?
No. Tamoxifen is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tamoxifen is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is tamoxifen a narcotic?
No. Tamoxifen is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Estrogen Agonist/Antagonist.
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.