Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., priced at $1.8724 per EA under NDC 00093534601. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$1.8724per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

NDC

00093534601

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA079031

On Market Since

7/16/2012

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 56.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.8724 per EA
All-time high$4.6285 (Jan 13, 2016)
All-time low$1.0595 (Sep 22, 2021)
52-week high$2.0362
52-week low$1.8277
Median price$3.0551
Average price$2.9422
Largest weekly change+60.7% (Aug 21, 2024)
Weeks tracked657
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.0%

3M

-2.0%

6M

-4.6%

1Y

+1.1%

3Y

+15.7%

5Y

+30.3%

All

-56.6%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 10 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 10 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 93% 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 METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP, manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., is $1.8724 per EA (NDC 00093534601), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has declined 56.6%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.0595 (Sep 22, 2021) to a high of $4.6285 (Jan 13, 2016), with a median of $3.0551 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?

Yes. 10 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET, is $0.1389 per EA — about 93% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP (NDC 00093534601) is labeled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.