DEA schedule
Is zaleplon a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for zaleplon from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Zaleplon is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Zaleplon (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 20 prescription listings from 9 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Zaleplon: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaleplon | 2781 | IV | No | Sonata | Listed by name |
Zaleplon NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0054-0085 | Zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIV |
| 29300-132 | zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. | CIV |
| 43063-783 | zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 43063-912 | Zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 50090-1564 | zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | CIV |
| 57237-240 | ZALEPLON | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | CIV |
| 63629-3405 | zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 65862-215 | ZALEPLON | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | CIV |
| 68788-7208 | zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | CIV |
| 68788-8725 | Zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | CIV |
| 69452-365 | Zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | CIV |
| 71335-1054 | ZALEPLON | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 71335-2468 | Zaleplon | capsule | 10 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
| 0054-0084 | Zaleplon | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIV |
| 29300-131 | zaleplon | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. | CIV |
| 43063-505 | ZALEPLON | capsule | 5 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CIV |
| 57237-239 | ZALEPLON | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | CIV |
| 65862-214 | ZALEPLON | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | CIV |
| 69452-364 | Zaleplon | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc. | CIV |
| 71335-0236 | zaleplon | capsule | 5 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIV |
Questions
Is zaleplon a controlled substance?
Yes. Zaleplon is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Zaleplon (Schedule IV).
Is zaleplon a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark zaleplon as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Agonist.
What schedule is zaleplon?
Zaleplon 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.