DEA schedule
Is tetrabenazine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for tetrabenazine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Tetrabenazine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tetrabenazine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 24 prescription listings from 12 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | tetrabenazine is not on the list |
Tetrabenazine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67386-421 | Xenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 67386-422 | Xenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 23155-938 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 27241-176 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. | None |
| 43598-394 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Dr. Reddys Laboratories Inc | None |
| 47335-277 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 51407-480 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 60505-3882 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | None |
| 68094-905 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Precision Dose Inc. | None |
| 68682-421 | tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 69452-117 | TETRABENAZINE | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | None |
| 70436-101 | tetrabenazine | tablet | 12.5 mg/1 | Slate Run Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 23155-939 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 27241-177 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. | None |
| 43598-395 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Dr. Reddys Laboratories Inc | None |
| 47335-179 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 51407-481 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 60505-3883 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Apotex Corp. | None |
| 68094-805 | Tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Precision Dose Inc. | None |
| 68682-422 | tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 69452-118 | TETRABENAZINE | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | None |
| 70436-102 | tetrabenazine | tablet | 25 mg/1 | Slate Run Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 31722-821 | Tetrabenazine | tablet, coated | 12.5 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 31722-822 | Tetrabenazine | tablet, coated | 25 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is tetrabenazine a controlled substance?
No. Tetrabenazine is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tetrabenazine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is tetrabenazine a narcotic?
No. Tetrabenazine is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 Inhibitor.
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.