Product Information
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC, priced at $0.2728 per EA under NDC 27808009201. Its NADAC has been published 506 times since Dec 14, 2016.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 26, 2016. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLCNDC
27808009201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA207901FDA Approved
8/26/2016
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
11/30/2001
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has been published 506 times since Dec 14, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 58.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2728 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.6727 (Jan 11, 2017) |
| All-time low | $0.1380 (Apr 19, 2023) |
| 52-week high | $0.2915 |
| 52-week low | $0.2638 |
| Median price | $0.2605 |
| Average price | $0.3097 |
| Largest weekly change | +55.3% (Mar 18, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 506 |
| Tracking since | Dec 14, 2016 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each 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.
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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 $0.2728 per EA (NDC 27808009201), effective Aug 19, 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 58.3%. It has been tracked across 506 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 $0.2605 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, 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.