DEA schedule
Is Toprol XL a controlled substance?
Toprol XL contains metoprolol. 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. Toprol XL (metoprolol) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and metoprolol is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | metoprolol is not on the list |
Toprol XL NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70842-112 | TOPROL XL | tablet, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | None |
| 70842-113 | TOPROL XL | tablet, extended release | 200 mg/1 | Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | None |
| 70842-110 | TOPROL XL | tablet, extended release | 25 mg/1 | Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | None |
| 70842-111 | TOPROL XL | tablet, extended release | 50 mg/1 | Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | None |
Questions
Is Toprol XL a controlled substance?
No. Toprol XL (metoprolol) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and metoprolol is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Toprol XL a narcotic?
No. Toprol XL (metoprolol) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is beta-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.
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