Product Information
FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE is a brand product labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $4.7035 per EA under NDC 00078043005. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on May 26, 2005. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
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
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021802FDA Approved
5/26/2005
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
5/31/2005
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 26.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $4.7035 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 | $10.9288 |
| Average price | $9.7255 |
| Largest weekly change | -63.8% (Apr 3, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 79% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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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 $4.7035 per EA (NDC 00078043005), effective Aug 19, 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 26.8%. It has been tracked across 665 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 $10.9288 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE?
Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP, is $0.9644 per EA — about 79% 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.