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.

FOCALIN 5 MG TABLET

dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
$0.9206per EA
High Outlier
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

00078038105

Classification

Brand

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

New Drug (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA021278

On Market Since

11/30/2001

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

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 tracked649
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-0.3%

3M

-0.2%

6M

-0.5%

1Y

-0.4%

3Y

-0.5%

5Y

+6.3%

All

+2.0%

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.