Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $2.8775 per EA under NDC 00591387319. Its NADAC has been published 165 times since Dec 21, 2022.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP

methylphenidate hydrochloride
$2.8775per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

30 mg/1

NDC

00591387319

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

2/19/2025

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA208861

On Market Since

9/30/2020

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP has been published 165 times since Dec 21, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has declined 42.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.8775 per EA
All-time high$5.5319 (Apr 10, 2024)
All-time low$2.7352 (May 22, 2024)
52-week high$2.8775
52-week low$2.8775
Median price$3.0181
Average price$3.9893
Largest weekly change-36.0% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked165
Tracking sinceDec 21, 2022

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

0.0%

3Y

-48.0%

5Y

N/A

All

-42.1%

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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 37% 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 30 MG CAP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $2.8775 per EA (NDC 00591387319), effective Feb 11, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP has declined 42.1%. It has been tracked across 165 weekly CMS publications since Dec 21, 2022.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP?

Since Dec 21, 2022, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $2.7352 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $5.5319 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $3.0181 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP?

Yes. 5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE CD 30 MG CAP, is $1.8150 per EA — about 37% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 30 MG CAP (NDC 00591387319) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.