Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Sandoz Inc., priced at $1.8724 per EA under NDC 00781236201. Its NADAC has been published 547 times since Jan 6, 2016.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Sandoz Inc.NDC
00781236201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Authorized Generic (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021284On Market Since
11/24/2015
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has been published 547 times since Jan 6, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 73.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.8724 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $7.0464 (Jan 6, 2016) |
| All-time low | $1.0595 (Sep 22, 2021) |
| 52-week high | $2.0362 |
| 52-week low | $1.8277 |
| Median price | $2.3940 |
| Average price | $2.6623 |
| Largest weekly change | +60.7% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 547 |
| Tracking since | Jan 6, 2016 |
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) 20 MG CP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP, manufactured by Sandoz Inc., is $1.8724 per EA (NDC 00781236201), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has declined 73.4%. It has been tracked across 547 weekly CMS publications since Jan 6, 2016.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
Since Jan 6, 2016, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.0595 (Sep 22, 2021) to a high of $7.0464 (Jan 6, 2016), with a median of $2.3940 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP (NDC 00781236201) is labeled by Sandoz Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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