Product Information

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC, priced at $0.1895 per EA under NDC 27808009101. Its NADAC has been published 498 times since Dec 14, 2016.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB

dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
$0.1895per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

2.5 mg/1

NDC

27808009101

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA207901

On Market Since

11/30/2001

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB has been published 498 times since Dec 14, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 56.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1895 per EA
All-time high$0.4926 (May 10, 2017)
All-time low$0.0914 (Dec 21, 2022)
52-week high$0.2175
52-week low$0.1895
Median price$0.1861
Average price$0.2236
Largest weekly change+67.3% (Oct 18, 2023)
Weeks tracked498
Tracking sinceDec 14, 2016

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-9.5%

3M

-12.9%

6M

-3.0%

1Y

-10.3%

3Y

+73.6%

5Y

+55.3%

All

-56.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 manufacturer (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.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

1 alternative • Same active ingredient

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB, manufactured by Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC, is $0.1895 per EA (NDC 27808009101), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB has declined 56.4%. It has been tracked across 498 weekly CMS publications since Dec 14, 2016.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB?

Since Dec 14, 2016, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.0914 (Dec 21, 2022) to a high of $0.4926 (May 10, 2017), with a median of $0.1861 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB?

1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB?

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG TAB (NDC 27808009101) is labeled by Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.