Product Information
FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE is a brand product labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $4.6981 per EA under NDC 00078043005. Its NADAC has been published 657 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
00078043005
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021802On Market Since
5/31/2005
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 26.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $4.6981 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $13.0591 (Mar 27, 2024) |
| All-time low | $4.6971 (May 20, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $4.7321 |
| 52-week low | $4.6971 |
| Median price | $11.0080 |
| Average price | $9.7866 |
| Largest weekly change | -63.8% (Apr 3, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| 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 94% 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 XR 5 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is $4.6981 per EA (NDC 00078043005), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE has declined 26.9%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $4.6971 (May 20, 2026) to a high of $13.0591 (Mar 27, 2024), with a median of $11.0080 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE?
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 94% below FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE.
Who manufactures FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE?
FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE (NDC 00078043005) is labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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