Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by SpecGx LLC, priced at $0.5170 per EA under NDC 00406147301. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
SpecGx LLCNDC
00406147301
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA075629On Market Since
5/9/2000
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 68.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5170 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $5.0441 (Jul 15, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.3203 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.5500 |
| 52-week low | $0.4885 |
| Median price | $1.4844 |
| Average price | $1.7245 |
| Largest weekly change | +110.2% (Mar 18, 2015) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 11 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 73% 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 20 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB, manufactured by SpecGx LLC, is $0.5170 per EA (NDC 00406147301), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB has declined 68.3%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.3203 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $5.0441 (Jul 15, 2015), with a median of $1.4844 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB?
Yes. 11 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 73% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB (NDC 00406147301) is labeled by SpecGx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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