Product Information
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Lannett Company Inc., priced at $0.9658 per EA under NDC 00527810637. Its NADAC has been published 378 times since Apr 3, 2019.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Lannett Company Inc.NDC
00527810637
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA210279On Market Since
10/9/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has been published 378 times since Apr 3, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 71.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.9658 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.1650 (Jun 12, 2019) |
| All-time low | $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $1.2215 |
| 52-week low | $0.9658 |
| Median price | $1.2215 |
| Average price | $1.6694 |
| Largest weekly change | +58.1% (Mar 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 378 |
| Tracking since | Apr 3, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 4 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 72% 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 DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP, manufactured by Lannett Company Inc., is $0.9658 per EA (NDC 00527810637), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has declined 71.4%. It has been tracked across 378 weekly CMS publications since Apr 3, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
Since Apr 3, 2019, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) to a high of $4.1650 (Jun 12, 2019), with a median of $1.2215 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
Yes. 4 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, is $0.2718 per EA — about 72% below DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP.
Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP (NDC 00527810637) is labeled by Lannett Company Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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