DEA schedule
Is Xanax a controlled substance?
Xanax contains alprazolam. 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. Xanax (alprazolam) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Alprazolam (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 9 prescription listings from 2 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Alprazolam: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 2882 | IV | No | Xanax | Listed by name |
Xanax NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0009-0029 | Xanax | tablet | .25 mg/1 | PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY LLC | CIV |
| 58151-452 | Xanax | tablet | .25 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | CIV |
| 58151-453 | Xanax | tablet | .5 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | CIV |
| 0009-0090 | Xanax | tablet | 1 mg/1 | PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY LLC | CIV |
| 58151-454 | Xanax | tablet | 1 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | CIV |
| 0009-0094 | Xanax | tablet | 2 mg/1 | PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY LLC | CIV |
| 58151-455 | Xanax | tablet | 2 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | CIV |
| 58151-505 | Xanax XR | tablet, extended release | 2 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | CIV |
| 58151-506 | Xanax XR | tablet, extended release | 3 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | CIV |
Questions
Is Xanax a controlled substance?
Yes. Xanax (alprazolam) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Alprazolam (Schedule IV).
Is Xanax a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark alprazolam as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Benzodiazepine.
What schedule is Xanax?
Xanax 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.
More on Xanax
- What is Xanax used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for XanaxFDA Orange Book
- What is Alprazolam used for?FDA label uses
- Is Alprazolam a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Generic for Xanax XRFDA Orange Book
- Generic for NiravamFDA Orange Book
- Benzodiazepines listFDA drug class
- NDC 0009-0029Xanax NDC record
- NDC 0009-0090Xanax NDC record
- NDC 0009-0094Xanax NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule