DEA schedule
Is tetracycline a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for tetracycline from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Tetracycline is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tetracycline is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 23 prescription listings from 10 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | tetracycline is not on the list |
Tetracycline NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23155-017 | tetracycline hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 23155-018 | tetracycline hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 0591-2474 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 23155-766 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 51991-906 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. | None |
| 60219-1522 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 62135-225 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC. | None |
| 69238-1522 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 71335-2415 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71335-3170 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 250 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 0591-2475 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 23155-767 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 51991-907 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. | None |
| 60219-1523 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 62135-266 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC. | None |
| 68788-4134 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. . | None |
| 68788-8853 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 69238-1523 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC | None |
| 71335-2141 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 71335-2427 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 82804-292 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 82644-087 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | tablet, film coated | 250 mg/1 | Pharmaka Generics Inc. | None |
| 82644-870 | Tetracycline Hydrochloride | tablet, film coated | 500 mg/1 | Pharmaka Generics Inc. | None |
Questions
Is tetracycline a controlled substance?
No. Tetracycline is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and tetracycline is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is tetracycline a narcotic?
No. Tetracycline is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Tetracycline-class Antimicrobial.
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.