Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP is a generic product labeled by SpecGx LLC, priced at $1.4221 per EA under NDC 00406184001. Its NADAC has been published 478 times since May 3, 2017.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP

methylphenidate hydrochloride
$1.4221per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

40 mg/1

Manufacturer

SpecGx LLC

NDC

00406184001

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA203583

On Market Since

9/29/2015

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP has been published 478 times since May 3, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 66.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.4221 per EA
All-time high$4.5198 (Sep 13, 2017)
All-time low$0.9387 (Jul 17, 2024)
52-week high$1.7282
52-week low$1.3497
Median price$1.9801
Average price$2.4681
Largest weekly change+52.7% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked478
Tracking sinceMay 3, 2017

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+5.4%

3M

+1.7%

6M

-11.3%

1Y

-9.6%

3Y

-15.2%

5Y

-35.9%

All

-66.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 5 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 5 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) 40 MG CP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP, manufactured by SpecGx LLC, is $1.4221 per EA (NDC 00406184001), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP has declined 66.4%. 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) 40 MG CP?

Since May 3, 2017, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP has ranged from a low of $0.9387 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $4.5198 (Sep 13, 2017), with a median of $1.9801 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP?

5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP (NDC 00406184001) is labeled by SpecGx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.