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.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$0.5170per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

Manufacturer

SpecGx LLC

NDC

00406147301

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA075629

On Market Since

5/9/2000

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

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 tracked657
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+1.1%

3M

+3.9%

6M

+1.3%

1Y

-6.0%

3Y

+23.9%

5Y

-44.7%

All

-68.3%

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.