Product Information

RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE is a brand product labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $12.3878 per EA under NDC 00078037105. Its NADAC has been published 384 times since Nov 28, 2013.

RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE

methylphenidate hydrochloride
$12.3878per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

30 mg/1

NDC

00078037105

Classification

Brand

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

10/22/2025

Approval Type

New Drug (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA021284

On Market Since

6/5/2002

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE has been published 384 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 136.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$12.3878 per EA
All-time high$12.4219 (Mar 12, 2025)
All-time low$5.2303 (Nov 28, 2013)
52-week high$12.3962
52-week low$12.3878
Median price$9.4443
Average price$9.3388
Largest weekly change+25.1% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked384
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

-0.1%

3Y

+25.0%

5Y

+25.0%

All

+136.8%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 5 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 5 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 85% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is $12.3878 per EA (NDC 00078037105), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE has risen 136.8%. It has been tracked across 384 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $5.2303 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $12.4219 (Mar 12, 2025), with a median of $9.4443 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE?

Yes. 5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE CD 30 MG CAP, is $1.8150 per EA — about 85% below RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE.

Who manufactures RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE?

RITALIN LA 30 MG CAPSULE (NDC 00078037105) is labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.