Product Information

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC, priced at $0.2718 per EA under NDC 27808009201. Its NADAC has been published 498 times since Dec 14, 2016.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB

dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
$0.2718per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

27808009201

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 5 MG TAB has been published 498 times since Dec 14, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 58.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.2718 per EA
All-time high$0.6727 (Jan 11, 2017)
All-time low$0.1380 (Apr 19, 2023)
52-week high$0.2933
52-week low$0.2638
Median price$0.2583
Average price$0.3103
Largest weekly change+55.3% (Mar 18, 2020)
Weeks tracked498
Tracking sinceDec 14, 2016

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-3.2%

3M

-6.8%

6M

-3.7%

1Y

-7.3%

3Y

+77.6%

5Y

+88.0%

All

-58.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 4 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 4 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 DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, manufactured by Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC, is $0.2718 per EA (NDC 27808009201), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has declined 58.4%. It has been tracked across 498 weekly CMS publications since Dec 14, 2016.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

Since Dec 14, 2016, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.1380 (Apr 19, 2023) to a high of $0.6727 (Jan 11, 2017), with a median of $0.2583 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

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

Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB (NDC 27808009201) is labeled by Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.