DEA schedule
Is Valium a controlled substance?
Valium contains diazepam. 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
Yes. Valium (diazepam) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Diazepam (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 5 prescription listings from 2 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Diazepam: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diazepam | 2765 | IV | No | Valium; Diastat | Listed by name |
Valium NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80725-006 | Valium | tablet | 10 mg/1 | Waylis Therapeutics LLC | CIV |
| 0140-0004 | Valium | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Roche Laboratories Inc. | CIV |
| 80725-004 | Valium | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Waylis Therapeutics LLC | CIV |
| 0140-0005 | Valium | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Roche Laboratories Inc. | CIV |
| 80725-005 | Valium | tablet | 5 mg/1 | Waylis Therapeutics LLC | CIV |
Questions
Is Valium a controlled substance?
Yes. Valium (diazepam) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Diazepam (Schedule IV).
Is Valium a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark diazepam as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Benzodiazepine.
What schedule is Valium?
Valium is Schedule IV in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
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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- Generic for ValiumFDA Orange Book
- What is Diazepam used for?FDA label uses
- Is Diazepam a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Generic for DiastatFDA Orange Book
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- Generic for ValtocoFDA Orange Book
- Benzodiazepines listFDA drug class
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- NDC 0140-0005Valium NDC record
- NDC 80725-004Valium NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule