Avana, commonly sold under the brand names Stendra and Spedra, is not classified as a controlled substance under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act (CSA). It belongs to the class of prescription-only Avana medications known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, which also includes well-known drugs like sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis).

To clarify further:

• A controlled substance is one that carries risk for abuse or dependence and is categorized into Schedules I–V by the CSA.

• Avanafil has no known potential for abuse or dependency and is therefore not placed in any controlled substance schedule.

• Although it requires a prescription (it’s Rx-only) and is regulated, this is due to ensuring proper medical supervision—not because of abuse risk.

In practical terms, while avanafil is strictly a prescription medication (you need approval from a qualified healthcare provider), you won't need special forms or extra legal restrictions required for controlled drugs. Like other PDE5 inhibitors, it’s prescribed for erectile dysfunction and does not carry the legal limitations associated with narcotics or psychoactive drugs. Its regulation focuses purely on safe medical use—not on controlling its distribution as a substance of abuse.