DEA schedule
Is tamsulosin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for tamsulosin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Tamsulosin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tamsulosin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 64 prescription listings from 38 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | tamsulosin is not on the list |
Tamsulosin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115-8211 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | None |
| 0615-8055 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 0781-2076 | tamsulosin hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 0904-7383 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 33342-159 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 42291-989 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | AvKARE | None |
| 43063-725 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 43063-947 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50090-1846 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-3646 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-4906 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-5553 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6699 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-6700 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-8155 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50268-740 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | AvPAK | None |
| 51407-879 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 51655-832 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 55154-2142 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 55154-2636 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | None |
| 57237-014 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | None |
| 60760-598 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | None |
| 61919-703 | TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Direct_Rx | None |
| 61919-703 | TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE | capsule | .4 mg/1 | DIRECT RX | None |
| 62135-775 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 62756-160 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 63187-358 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 63187-371 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 63187-469 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 63629-4346 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 63672-0021 | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Synthon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 65841-695 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 65862-598 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 67046-1015 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Coupler LLC | None |
| 67296-2220 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Redpharm Drug | None |
| 67877-450 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | Ascend Laboratories, LLC | None |
| 68071-1840 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-2561 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-4443 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68071-4872 | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | capsule | .4 mg/1 | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
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Questions
Is tamsulosin a controlled substance?
No. Tamsulosin is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tamsulosin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is tamsulosin a narcotic?
No. Tamsulosin is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is alpha-Adrenergic Blocker.
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.