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.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.NDC
00093534601
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA079031On Market Since
7/16/2012
Pharmacological Classes
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 tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
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.
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