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.

FOCALIN XR 5 MG CAPSULE

dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
$4.7035per EA
High Outlier
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

00078043005

Classification

Brand

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Approval Type

New Drug (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA021802

FDA Approved

5/26/2005

TE Code

AB

On Market Since

5/31/2005

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

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 tracked665
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

+0.1%

6M

-0.6%

1Y

-0.1%

3Y

-63.8%

5Y

-61.6%

All

-26.8%

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.

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.