Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, priced at $1.4958 per EA under NDC 00115174001. Its NADAC has been published 416 times since Jul 11, 2018.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$1.4958per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

50 mg/1

NDC

00115174001

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) 50 MG CP has been published 416 times since Jul 11, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 71.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.4958 per EA
All-time high$5.7809 (Sep 12, 2018)
All-time low$1.1295 (May 22, 2024)
52-week high$2.0701
52-week low$1.4472
Median price$2.2581
Average price$2.5608
Largest weekly change+42.5% (Jan 19, 2022)
Weeks tracked416
Tracking sinceJul 11, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-1.1%

3M

-2.2%

6M

-1.2%

1Y

-15.9%

3Y

-17.4%

5Y

-43.2%

All

-71.2%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 manufacturer (up to 10 shown below). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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) 50 MG CP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP, manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, is $1.4958 per EA (NDC 00115174001), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP has declined 71.2%. It has been tracked across 416 weekly CMS publications since Jul 11, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP?

Since Jul 11, 2018, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.1295 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $5.7809 (Sep 12, 2018), with a median of $2.2581 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP?

1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 50 MG CP (NDC 00115174001) is labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.