DEA schedule
Is Xelstrym a controlled substance?
Xelstrym contains dextroamphetamine. 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. Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Amphetamine (Schedule II).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule II |
| DEA controlled substances list | Amphetamine: Schedule II |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine | 1100 | II | No | Dexedrine; Adderall; Obetrol | Isomer or salt of the listed substance (21 CFR 1308) |
Xelstrym NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68968-0215 | XELSTRYM | patch, extended release | 13.5 mg/1 | Noven Therapeutics, LLC | CII |
| 68968-0220 | XELSTRYM | patch, extended release | 18 mg/1 | Noven Therapeutics, LLC | CII |
| 68968-0205 | XELSTRYM | patch, extended release | 4.5 mg/1 | Noven Therapeutics, LLC | CII |
| 68968-0210 | XELSTRYM | patch, extended release | 9 mg/1 | Noven Therapeutics, LLC | CII |
Questions
Is Xelstrym a controlled substance?
Yes. Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Amphetamine (Schedule II).
Is Xelstrym a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark dextroamphetamine as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule II. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Central Nervous System Stimulant.
What schedule is Xelstrym?
Xelstrym is Schedule II 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 Xelstrym
- What is Xelstrym used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for XelstrymFDA Orange Book
- What is Dextroamphetamine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Dextroamphetamine a controlled substance?Schedule II
- Generic for Dexedrine SpansuleFDA Orange Book
- Central Nervous System Stimulants listFDA drug class
- NDC 68968-0205Xelstrym NDC record
- NDC 68968-0210Xelstrym NDC record
- NDC 68968-0215Xelstrym NDC record
- Schedule II drugs listDEA schedule