This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Jul 14, 2023)

Product Information

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $2.5969 per EA under NDC 00378685577. Its NADAC has been published 150 times since Oct 11, 2023.

FDA first approved this application on Aug 25, 2023. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE

lisdexamfetamine
$2.5969per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

NDC

00378685577

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA202835

FDA Approved

8/25/2023

TE Code

AB

On Market Since

8/25/2023

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE has been published 150 times since Oct 11, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 20.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.5969 per EA
All-time high$6.3894 (Apr 10, 2024)
All-time low$2.5589 (Apr 22, 2026)
52-week high$3.7220
52-week low$2.5589
Median price$3.8659
Average price$3.9365
Largest weekly change+47.2% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked150
Tracking sinceOct 11, 2023

Price History

1W

-5.4%

1M

-5.4%

3M

-4.9%

6M

-8.3%

1Y

-30.2%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-20.8%

Generic Alternatives

No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the lisdexamfetamine market page.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

No alternatives available

No alternatives found with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $2.5969 per EA (NDC 00378685577), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE has declined 20.8%. It has been tracked across 150 weekly CMS publications since Oct 11, 2023.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?

Since Oct 11, 2023, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $2.5589 (Apr 22, 2026) to a high of $6.3894 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $3.8659 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?

No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.

Who manufactures LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE (NDC 00378685577) is labeled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.

Is LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE in shortage?

Yes — NDC 00378685577 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Jul 14, 2023).