# Schedules of Controlled Substances; Removal of Exemption Status for Inactive Butalbital Products

**Action Urgency Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Justice Department; Drug Enforcement Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final determination. |
| Published | 2026-10-09 |
| Effective | 2026-11-09 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 21 CFR 1308 |
| Summary | The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is revoking the exempted status for certain nonnarcotic prescription products that are currently on DEA's Table of Exempted Prescription Products, but whose National Drug Codes (NDC) are inactive because they are no longer available and/or the company that applied for the exemption no longer exists. These products will be removed from DEA's Table of Exempted Prescription Products and will no longer be considered exempt prescription products under the Controlled Substances Act. This action does not impact exempted prescription products with active NDC n |
| Document number | 2026-20757 |

## Why this score
- Effective date within 30 days.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/09/2026-20757/schedules-of-controlled-substances-removal-of-exemption-status-for-inactive-butalbital-products). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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