Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, priced at $1.4523 per EA under NDC 00115173701. Its NADAC has been published 420 times since Jun 13, 2018.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$1.4523per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

NDC

00115173701

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA205105

On Market Since

9/20/2016

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP has been published 420 times since Jun 13, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 52.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.4523 per EA
All-time high$3.2850 (Jul 11, 2018)
All-time low$0.7789 (Nov 20, 2024)
52-week high$1.7406
52-week low$1.3298
Median price$1.5303
Average price$1.7105
Largest weekly change+62.9% (Dec 18, 2024)
Weeks tracked420
Tracking sinceJun 13, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-1.6%

3M

+5.0%

6M

-2.0%

1Y

-14.5%

3Y

-7.1%

5Y

-0.8%

All

-52.1%

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 90% 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(CD) 20 MG CP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP, manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, is $1.4523 per EA (NDC 00115173701), effective Jun 24, 2026.

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

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP has declined 52.1%. It has been tracked across 420 weekly CMS publications since Jun 13, 2018.

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

Since Jun 13, 2018, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP has ranged from a low of $0.7789 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $3.2850 (Jul 11, 2018), with a median of $1.5303 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 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 90% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP (NDC 00115173701) is labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.