Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Sandoz Inc., priced at $2.3935 per EA under NDC 00781236101. Its NADAC has been published 380 times since Mar 20, 2019.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP

methylphenidate
$2.3935per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

10 mg/1

Manufacturer

Sandoz Inc.

NDC

00781236101

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Authorized Generic (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA021284

On Market Since

11/24/2015

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP has been published 380 times since Mar 20, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 63.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.3935 per EA
All-time high$7.6807 (Dec 11, 2019)
All-time low$1.7038 (Jan 18, 2023)
52-week high$4.2377
52-week low$2.3839
Median price$3.3418
Average price$3.7805
Largest weekly change+75.5% (Mar 23, 2022)
Weeks tracked380
Tracking sinceMar 20, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.4%

3M

-14.5%

6M

-34.6%

1Y

-42.5%

3Y

-12.3%

5Y

-28.4%

All

-63.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 2 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 2 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(LA) 10 MG CP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP, manufactured by Sandoz Inc., is $2.3935 per EA (NDC 00781236101), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP has declined 63.4%. It has been tracked across 380 weekly CMS publications since Mar 20, 2019.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP?

Since Mar 20, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.7038 (Jan 18, 2023) to a high of $7.6807 (Dec 11, 2019), with a median of $3.3418 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP?

2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 10 MG CP (NDC 00781236101) is labeled by Sandoz Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.