Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Accord Healthcare Inc., priced at $0.2095 per EA under NDC 16729048001. Its NADAC has been published 284 times since Jan 20, 2021.

METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET

METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE
$0.2095per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

NDC

16729048001

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA213936

On Market Since

12/17/2020

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET has been published 284 times since Jan 20, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has declined 16.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.2095 per EA
All-time high$0.2681 (Jun 16, 2021)
All-time low$0.1079 (Apr 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.2332
52-week low$0.1962
Median price$0.2024
Average price$0.2026
Largest weekly change+108.2% (Aug 21, 2024)
Weeks tracked284
Tracking sinceJan 20, 2021

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+3.9%

3M

+3.5%

6M

-10.2%

1Y

-1.4%

3Y

+7.5%

5Y

+3.0%

All

-16.8%

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 20 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET, manufactured by Accord Healthcare Inc., is $0.2095 per EA (NDC 16729048001), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET has declined 16.8%. It has been tracked across 284 weekly CMS publications since Jan 20, 2021.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET?

Since Jan 20, 2021, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1079 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $0.2681 (Jun 16, 2021), with a median of $0.2024 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET?

5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET?

METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET (NDC 16729048001) is labeled by Accord Healthcare Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.