Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Lannett Company Inc., priced at $1.4221 per EA under NDC 00527458237. Its NADAC has been published 378 times since Apr 3, 2019.

METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP

methylphenidate hydrochloride
$1.4221per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

40 mg/1

NDC

00527458237

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Authorized Generic (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA021259

On Market Since

3/21/2006

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP has been published 378 times since Apr 3, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 63.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.4221 per EA
All-time high$4.0275 (May 15, 2019)
All-time low$0.9387 (Jul 17, 2024)
52-week high$1.7282
52-week low$1.3497
Median price$1.7424
Average price$2.0778
Largest weekly change+52.7% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked378
Tracking sinceApr 3, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+5.4%

3M

+1.7%

6M

-11.3%

1Y

-9.6%

3Y

-15.2%

5Y

-35.9%

All

-63.8%

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 CD 40 MG CAP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP, manufactured by Lannett Company Inc., is $1.4221 per EA (NDC 00527458237), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP has declined 63.8%. It has been tracked across 378 weekly CMS publications since Apr 3, 2019.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP?

Since Apr 3, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $0.9387 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $4.0275 (May 15, 2019), with a median of $1.7424 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP?

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

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP?

METHYLPHENIDATE CD 40 MG CAP (NDC 00527458237) is labeled by Lannett Company Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.