Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by SpecGx LLC, priced at $0.8092 per EA under NDC 00406015401. Its NADAC has been published 661 times since Nov 28, 2013.

FDA first approved this application on Dec 28, 2012.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$0.8092per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

54 mg/1

Manufacturer

SpecGx LLC

NDC

00406015401

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA202608

FDA Approved

12/28/2012

On Market Since

12/28/2012

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB has been published 661 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 84.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.8092 per EA
All-time high$8.5288 (Apr 11, 2018)
All-time low$0.6051 (Feb 22, 2023)
52-week high$0.8562
52-week low$0.7632
Median price$4.0718
Average price$3.5212
Largest weekly change+100.0% (Sep 20, 2017)
Weeks tracked661
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

-0.1%

1M

-0.1%

3M

-3.5%

6M

+6.0%

1Y

-5.5%

3Y

-14.9%

5Y

-44.7%

All

-84.6%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 6 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each 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 54 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB, manufactured by SpecGx LLC, is $0.8092 per EA (NDC 00406015401), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB has declined 84.6%. It has been tracked across 661 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.6051 (Feb 22, 2023) to a high of $8.5288 (Apr 11, 2018), with a median of $4.0718 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB?

6 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 54 MG TAB (NDC 00406015401) is labeled by SpecGx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.