Product Information
RITALIN 5 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $0.7974 per EA under NDC 00078043905. Its NADAC has been published 406 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationNDC
00078043905
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA010187On Market Since
12/31/1955
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for RITALIN 5 MG TABLET has been published 406 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 23.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.7974 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.8047 (Apr 15, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.6284 (Dec 23, 2020) |
| 52-week high | $0.8047 |
| 52-week low | $0.7960 |
| Median price | $0.6447 |
| Average price | $0.6919 |
| Largest weekly change | +15.6% (Jul 19, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 406 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 manufacturer (up to 10 shown below). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of RITALIN 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for RITALIN 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is $0.7974 per EA (NDC 00078043905), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of RITALIN 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for RITALIN 5 MG TABLET has risen 23.8%. It has been tracked across 406 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for RITALIN 5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for RITALIN 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.6284 (Dec 23, 2020) to a high of $0.8047 (Apr 15, 2026), with a median of $0.6447 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to RITALIN 5 MG TABLET?
1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as RITALIN 5 MG TABLET, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures RITALIN 5 MG TABLET?
RITALIN 5 MG TABLET (NDC 00078043905) is labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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