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Is methadone a controlled substance in Canada?

Yes — a narcotic.

Narcotic · CDSA Schedule I

Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists 19 marketed products that contain methadone. All 19 are listed as NARCOTICS (CDSA I).

Checked 2026-11-08 against Health Canada’s data extract of 2026-11-02.

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Also checked: methylphenidate · lisdexamfetamine · amphetamine · dextroamphetamine · modafinil · every drug

Source: Health Canada, Drug Product Database data extract (marketed human products), updated 2026-11-02, checked 2026-11-08. The federal schedule only. Guidance, not legal advice.