DEA schedule
Is Vascepa a controlled substance?
Vascepa contains icosapent ethyl. 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. Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and icosapent ethyl 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 2 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | icosapent ethyl is not on the list |
Vascepa NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52937-001 | Vascepa | capsule | 1000 mg/1 | Amarin Pharma Inc. | None |
| 52937-005 | Vascepa | capsule | 1000 mg/1 | Amarin Pharma Inc. | None |
| 52937-101 | Vascepa | capsule | 1000 mg/1 | Amarin Pharma Inc. | None |
| 63629-8247 | Vascepa | capsule | 1000 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 52937-003 | Vascepa | capsule | 500 mg/1 | Amarin Pharma Inc. | None |
Questions
Is Vascepa a controlled substance?
No. Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and icosapent ethyl is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Vascepa a narcotic?
No. Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic.
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.
More on Vascepa
- What is Vascepa used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for VascepaFDA Orange Book
- What is Icosapent Ethyl used for?FDA label uses
- Is Icosapent Ethyl a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Vascepa Medicare Part D coverageBy plan and state
- NDC 52937-001Vascepa NDC record
- NDC 52937-003Vascepa NDC record
- NDC 52937-005Vascepa NDC record