Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP is a generic product labeled by SpecGx LLC, priced at $1.4523 per EA under NDC 00406182001. Its NADAC has been published 478 times since May 3, 2017.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
SpecGx LLCNDC
00406182001
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA203583On Market Since
9/29/2015
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP has been published 478 times since May 3, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 56.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.4523 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.3806 (Jul 12, 2017) |
| All-time low | $0.7789 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $1.7406 |
| 52-week low | $1.3298 |
| Median price | $1.6032 |
| Average price | $1.8802 |
| Largest weekly change | +62.9% (Dec 18, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 478 |
| Tracking since | May 3, 2017 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (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(CD) 20 MG CP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP, manufactured by SpecGx LLC, is $1.4523 per EA (NDC 00406182001), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP has declined 56.5%. It has been tracked across 478 weekly CMS publications since May 3, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP?
Since May 3, 2017, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP has ranged from a low of $0.7789 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $3.3806 (Jul 12, 2017), with a median of $1.6032 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP?
6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP (NDC 00406182001) is labeled by SpecGx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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