Product Information
RITALIN 10 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $1.1328 per EA under NDC 00078044005. Its NADAC has been published 644 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
10 mg/1
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationNDC
00078044005
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 10 MG TABLET has been published 644 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 23.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.1328 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.1448 (Jul 10, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.8900 (Nov 22, 2017) |
| 52-week high | $1.1372 |
| 52-week low | $1.1317 |
| Median price | $0.9009 |
| Average price | $0.9574 |
| Largest weekly change | +9.9% (Mar 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 644 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 7% 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 RITALIN 10 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for RITALIN 10 MG TABLET, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is $1.1328 per EA (NDC 00078044005), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of RITALIN 10 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for RITALIN 10 MG TABLET has risen 23.3%. It has been tracked across 644 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for RITALIN 10 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for RITALIN 10 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.8900 (Nov 22, 2017) to a high of $1.1448 (Jul 10, 2024), with a median of $0.9009 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to RITALIN 10 MG TABLET?
Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE CD 10 MG CAP, is $1.0525 per EA — about 7% below RITALIN 10 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures RITALIN 10 MG TABLET?
RITALIN 10 MG TABLET (NDC 00078044005) is labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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