DEA schedule
Is Tegretol a controlled substance?
Tegretol contains carbamazepine. 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. Tegretol (carbamazepine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and carbamazepine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 5 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | carbamazepine is not on the list |
Tegretol NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0078-0508 | Tegretol | suspension | 100 mg/5mL | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0509 | Tegretol | tablet | 200 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0510 | Tegretol XR | tablet, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0511 | Tegretol XR | tablet, extended release | 200 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0512 | Tegretol XR | tablet, extended release | 400 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
Questions
Is Tegretol a controlled substance?
No. Tegretol (carbamazepine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and carbamazepine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Tegretol a narcotic?
No. Tegretol (carbamazepine) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Mood Stabilizer.
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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- NDC 0078-0509Tegretol NDC record
- NDC 0078-0510Tegretol NDC record