Product Information

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., priced at $0.9658 per EA under NDC 00093555001. Its NADAC has been published 593 times since Feb 18, 2015.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP

Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride
$0.9658per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

00093555001

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA078908

On Market Since

11/10/2014

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has been published 593 times since Feb 18, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has declined 82.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.9658 per EA
All-time high$6.2948 (Mar 16, 2016)
All-time low$0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024)
52-week high$1.2215
52-week low$0.9658
Median price$2.1698
Average price$2.9006
Largest weekly change+58.1% (Mar 20, 2024)
Weeks tracked593
Tracking sinceFeb 18, 2015

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-11.5%

3M

-20.9%

6M

-14.3%

1Y

-20.2%

3Y

-13.2%

5Y

-34.1%

All

-82.9%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 4 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 4 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 80% 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 DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP, manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., is $0.9658 per EA (NDC 00093555001), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has declined 82.9%. It has been tracked across 593 weekly CMS publications since Feb 18, 2015.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?

Since Feb 18, 2015, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) to a high of $6.2948 (Mar 16, 2016), with a median of $2.1698 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?

Yes. 4 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, is $0.1883 per EA — about 80% below DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP.

Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP (NDC 00093555001) is labeled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.