Product Information

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, priced at $0.9658 per EA under NDC 00115991801. Its NADAC has been published 420 times since Jun 13, 2018.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP

Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
$0.9658per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

00115991801

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA079108

On Market Since

8/6/2015

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has been published 420 times since Jun 13, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 79.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.9658 per EA
All-time high$4.7196 (Jul 11, 2018)
All-time low$0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024)
52-week high$1.2215
52-week low$0.9658
Median price$1.2725
Average price$1.8756
Largest weekly change+58.1% (Mar 20, 2024)
Weeks tracked420
Tracking sinceJun 13, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-11.5%

3M

-20.9%

6M

-14.3%

1Y

-20.2%

3Y

-13.2%

5Y

-34.1%

All

-79.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 3 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 3 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 72% 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 Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, is $0.9658 per EA (NDC 00115991801), 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 79.5%. It has been tracked across 420 weekly CMS publications since Jun 13, 2018.

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

Since Jun 13, 2018, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) to a high of $4.7196 (Jul 11, 2018), with a median of $1.2725 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?

Yes. 3 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, is $0.2718 per EA — about 72% below DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP.

Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP (NDC 00115991801) is labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.