Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1309 per EA under NDC 31722017301. Its NADAC has been published 528 times since Jul 13, 2016.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 22, 2015. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
31722017301
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA207416FDA Approved
9/22/2015
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
10/1/2015
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET has been published 528 times since Jul 13, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 70.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1309 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4475 (Aug 10, 2016) |
| All-time low | $0.0841 (Jul 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1434 |
| 52-week low | $0.1309 |
| Median price | $0.1340 |
| Average price | $0.1740 |
| Largest weekly change | +55.5% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 528 |
| Tracking since | Jul 13, 2016 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 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 METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1309 per EA (NDC 31722017301), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET has declined 70.7%. It has been tracked across 528 weekly CMS publications since Jul 13, 2016.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET?
Since Jul 13, 2016, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0841 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.4475 (Aug 10, 2016), with a median of $0.1340 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET?
3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET?
METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET (NDC 31722017301) is labeled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.