Product Information
FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $0.9206 per EA under NDC 00078038105. Its NADAC has been published 649 times since Nov 28, 2013.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationNDC
00078038105
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021278On Market Since
11/30/2001
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET has been published 649 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 2.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.9206 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.9265 (Apr 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.8628 (Apr 18, 2018) |
| 52-week high | $0.9249 |
| 52-week low | $0.9206 |
| Median price | $0.8720 |
| Average price | $0.8875 |
| Largest weekly change | +5.0% (Aug 3, 2022) |
| Weeks tracked | 649 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
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 70% 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 FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is $0.9206 per EA (NDC 00078038105), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET has risen 2.0%. It has been tracked across 649 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.8628 (Apr 18, 2018) to a high of $0.9265 (Apr 16, 2025), with a median of $0.8720 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET?
Yes. 5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, is $0.2718 per EA — about 70% below FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET?
FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET (NDC 00078038105) is labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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